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Central Middle School

Central Middle School is a public middle school in Reading, PA, serving grades 5–8, rated F, with 1,785 students and a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 15% in English Language Arts and 5% in Math.

FTopHap school rating
Rating
F
Grades
5–8
Enrollment
1,785
Students per teacher
15.4:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts15%
Math5%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic88%
Black6%
White5%
Two or more races1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
96%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-10.8%
Prior-year enrollment
2,001

Homes assigned to this school

9,441 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Central Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

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School details

Address
215 N 12th St, Reading, PA 19604
Phone
(484) 258-7365
Website
readingsd.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
422004006958
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School district

Reading School District

District rating
F
Schools
19
Students
16,664
Spending per student
$14,259
Teachers (FTE)
1,098
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Central Middle School

How is Central Middle School rated?

Central Middle School holds a F rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Reading School District is rated F overall.

How do students at Central Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Central Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 15% in English Language Arts and 5% in Math.

What grades does Central Middle School serve?

Central Middle School serves grades 5–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Central Middle School?

1,785 students attend Central Middle School, down from 2,001 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.

Which homes are assigned to Central Middle School?

TopHap matches 9,441 residential properties to Central Middle School in and around Reading. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Central Middle School in?

Central Middle School is part of Reading School District, which reports 19 schools, 16,664 students and $14,259 of spending per student.