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Northwest Middle School

Northwest Middle School is a public middle school in Reading, PA, serving grades 5–8, rated D, with 821 students and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 16% in English Language Arts and 7% in Math.

DTopHap school rating
Rating
D
Grades
5–8
Enrollment
821
Students per teacher
14:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts16%
Math7%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic89%
Black6%
White4%
Two or more races1%
Asian0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
49% / 51%
Free or reduced lunch
101%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-7.6%
Prior-year enrollment
889

Homes assigned to this school

3,385 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Northwest Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1000 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601
Phone
(610) 371-5772
Website
readingsd.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
422004000856
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School district

Reading School District

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

About Northwest Middle School

How is Northwest Middle School rated?

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

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

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Northwest Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 16% in English Language Arts and 7% in Math.

What grades does Northwest Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Northwest Middle School?

821 students attend Northwest Middle School, down from 889 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14:1.

Which homes are assigned to Northwest Middle School?

TopHap matches 3,385 residential properties to Northwest 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 Northwest Middle School in?

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