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Northwest Middle School vs. Northeast Middle School

Should you attend Northwest Middle School or Northeast Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Northwest Middle School
1000 N Front St
Reading, PA 19601
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Bottom 50%
Northeast Middle School
1216 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 827 students in grades 5-8, Northwest 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 5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 922 students in grades 5-8, Northeast 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 6% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
827 students
922 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northeast Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northeast Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northeast Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Reading School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northeast Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Reading School District and the state of Pennsylvania, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2625 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
#2521 out of 2733 schools in PA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northeast Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
5%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
6%
(Bottom 50% in PA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northeast Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northeast Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
23%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
23%
(Bottom 50% in PA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northeast Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northeast Middle School by grade.
Grade 5 Students
201
230
Grade 6 Students
210
231
Grade 7 Students
200
218
Grade 8 Students
216
243

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northeast Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
89%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northeast Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northeast Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northeast Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northeast Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Reading School District and in Pennsylvania, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.20
0.20
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northeast Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northeast Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
(13-14 School Year Data)
5%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northeast Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Reading School District and Pennsylvania, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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