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Central Middle School

215 North 12th St
Reading, PA 19604
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,865 students in grades 5-8, Central Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 1,865 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Central Middle School's student population of 1,865 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 120 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
1,865 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
120 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Central Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2631 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Central Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
18%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Central Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
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5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Central Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Hispanic
87%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Central Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Central Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
5%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Central Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Central Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Central Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Central Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Middle School's ranking?
Central Middle School is ranked #2631 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Central Middle School often compared to?
Central Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Governor Mifflin Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Central Middle School?
1,865 students attend Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Central Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Middle School?
Central Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Central Middle School offer ?
Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Central Middle School part of?
Central Middle School is part of Reading School District.

School Reviews
5   8/29/2019
its a good school and good teachers.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - genesis perez
5   5/16/2016
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE THIS YEAR FOR 2015
- Posted by Student/Alumni - NIKOL

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 1,865 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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