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Northwest Middle School

Reading SD · Berks County · 1000 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601.0

(610)371-5772

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#497
Rank 497 out of 520
Top 95%
English Language Arts1/10 · #494 · 5th pctl
Mathematics1/10 · #490 · 6th pctl
Science1/10 · #449 · 4th pctl

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School Overview

Northwest Middle School sits in Reading, a small city in Berks County that has faced its share of economic challenges over the years, and those realities are reflected in the school's academic scores, which rank among the lower percentiles statewide. Families in this community are often navigating significant obstacles, and the school serves a population with real needs — making the support systems, staff dedication, and community resources available to students especially important factors to look into. For families considering Northwest Middle, visiting the school in person and connecting with other parents in the neighborhood will give the clearest picture of what the day-to-day experience actually looks like for kids there.

Student Demographics

733 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
649 (89%)
African American
47 (6%)
White
28 (4%)
Other
9 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners190 (26%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged704 (96%)
Students with Disabilities215 (29%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

821
Enrollment
50.5
Teachers (FTE)
16.3:1
Student-Teacher Ratio