What We Evaluated
| 👨🏫 Class Size | 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio |
| 💰 Funding | $17,489 per student |
| 🏫 School Type | Regular |
School Information
| Address | 300 Chestnut St |
| City | Reading |
| ZIP Code | 19602 |
| District | 4220040 |
| NCES School ID | 422004007675 |
| Data Year | 2024-25 |
Community Context for 19602
Understanding the community around Southwest MS helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.
💰 Income & Economy
| Median Household Income | $37,615 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,724 |
| Poverty Rate | 32.4% |
| Households Earning $100K+ | 9.4% |
🎓 Education Level
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.2% |
| High School or Higher | 71.0% |
🏠 Housing
| Median Home Value | $61,700 |
| Median Rent | $915 |
| Owner-Occupied | 29.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 70.6% |
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Student Demographics
Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Southwest MS.
👫 Gender Distribution
🌎 Race & Ethnicity
📋 Enrollment Summary
| Total Enrollment | 652 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 44.0 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.8:1 |
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About Repit School Scores
Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than actual school quality. Repit takes a different approach.
We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:
- Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention and better student outcomes.
- School Funding — Resources available for programs, teachers, and facilities directly affect education quality.
- School Environment — School size and structure affect available programs and student experience.
Data source: NCES CCD 2024-25 | Last updated: September 2026