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Northwest MS

PublicGrades 5–8
Reading, Pennsylvania · Reading SD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students827
Student:Teacher15.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch100%
Title INo
Northwest MS
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 415
827
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
100%+29.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Northwest MS is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Reading, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 827 students. It is part of the Reading SD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictReading SD
County42011
CityReading
ZIP19601
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID422004000856

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment827

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

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 (2023)