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Southern Middle School

Southern Middle School is a public middle school in Reading, PA, serving grades 5–8, rated D+, with 661 students and a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 15% in English Language Arts and 4% in Math.

D+TopHap school rating
Rating
D+
Grades
5–8
Enrollment
661
Students per teacher
12.5:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts15%
Math4%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic86%
Black8%
White4%
Two or more races2%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
106%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-8.6%
Prior-year enrollment
723

Homes assigned to this school

3,415 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Southern 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
931 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602
Phone
(610) 371-5803
Website
readingsd.org
Setting
City - Small
Status
Operational
NCES ID
422004000855
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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 Southern Middle School

How is Southern Middle School rated?

Southern 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 Southern Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Southern Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 15% in English Language Arts and 4% in Math.

What grades does Southern Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Southern Middle School?

661 students attend Southern Middle School, down from 723 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Southern Middle School?

TopHap matches 3,415 residential properties to Southern 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 Southern Middle School in?

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