Overview
Central MS is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Reading, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 1,785 students. It is part of the Reading SD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
حقایق کلیدی
SectorPublic
نوع مدرسه—
سطح سطحElementary
Grade Span5–8
ضلعReading SD
County42011
شهر شهرReading
ZIP19604
مدرسه چارترNo
مدرسه مغناطیسNo
عنوان INo
NCES School ID422004006958
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,785
White5.2%
Hispanic / Latino87.8%
Black / African American5.7%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)