Central MS vs Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,785 students
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch
Mount Penn · Public middle · Grades 4–8
434 students
| Measure | Central MS Reading, Pennsylvania | Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch Mount Penn, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 521 | #368 of 521 |
| National rank | #15020 of 15,369 | #8716 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 1,785 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 1,785 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 28% |
| city | Reading | Mount Penn |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 10.9).
- •Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch does better on math proficiency (28% vs 4%).
- •Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 95.7%).
- •Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.5).
- •Central MS is the larger school with 1,785 students compared with 434.
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 Central MS better than Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch ranks higher (45.0 vs 10.9 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 Central MS and Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Reading and Mount Penn in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central MS: 1,785. Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central MS and Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central MS is 518th of 521 and Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch is 368th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).