C E Cole Intermediate Sch vs Muhlenberg El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 128 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C E Cole Intermediate Sch
Reading · Public middle · Grades 4–6
986 students
Muhlenberg El Ctr
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–3
1,241 students
| Measure | C E Cole Intermediate Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Muhlenberg El Ctr Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 521 | #1204 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11022 of 15,369 | #33527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 986 | 1,241 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 1,241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 97.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 45% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Muhlenberg El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 34.2).
- •Muhlenberg El Ctr does better on math proficiency (45% vs 34%).
- •Muhlenberg El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 97.9%).
- •Muhlenberg El Ctr does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •Muhlenberg El Ctr is the larger school with 1,241 students compared with 986.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is C E Cole Intermediate Sch better than Muhlenberg El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), Muhlenberg El Ctr ranks higher (37.7 vs 34.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are C E Cole Intermediate Sch and Muhlenberg El Ctr?
About 128 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C E Cole Intermediate Sch: 986. Muhlenberg El Ctr: 1,241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C E Cole Intermediate Sch and Muhlenberg El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
C E Cole Intermediate Sch is 422nd of 521 and Muhlenberg El Ctr is 1204th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).