C E Cole Intermediate Sch vs Muhlenberg Jr HS
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 412 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 Jr HS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 7–9
1,016 students
| Measure | C E Cole Intermediate Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Muhlenberg Jr HS Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 521 | #489 of 521 |
| National rank | #11022 of 15,369 | #13976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 986 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 21% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 18.8).
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (34% vs 21%).
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 99%).
- •Muhlenberg Jr HS does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.4).
- •Muhlenberg Jr HS is the larger school with 1,016 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 Jr HS?
On the Success Index (US), C E Cole Intermediate Sch ranks higher (34.2 vs 18.8 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 Jr HS?
About 412 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C E Cole Intermediate Sch: 986. Muhlenberg Jr HS: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C E Cole Intermediate Sch and Muhlenberg Jr HS rank in Pennsylvania?
C E Cole Intermediate Sch is 422nd of 521 and Muhlenberg Jr HS is 489th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).