C E Cole Intermediate Sch vs Twelfth & Marion El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 4.4 km 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
Twelfth & Marion El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
459 students
| Measure | C E Cole Intermediate Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Twelfth & Marion El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #422 of 521 | #1551 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #11022 of 15,369 | #47610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 986 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 986 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 107.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 10% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 15.1).
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (34% vs 10%).
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 27%).
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.3% vs 107.2%).
- •Twelfth & Marion El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.4).
- •C E Cole Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 986 students compared with 459.
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 Twelfth & Marion El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), C E Cole Intermediate Sch ranks higher (34.2 vs 15.1 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 Twelfth & Marion El Sch?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C E Cole Intermediate Sch: 986. Twelfth & Marion El Sch: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C E Cole Intermediate Sch and Twelfth & Marion El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
C E Cole Intermediate Sch is 422nd of 521 and Twelfth & Marion El Sch is 1551st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).