Central MS vs Tenth & Penn El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 573 m 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
Tenth & Penn El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students
| Measure | Central MS Reading, Pennsylvania | Tenth & Penn El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 521 | #1585 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15020 of 15,369 | #48610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,785 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 1,785 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 105.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 5% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tenth & Penn El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.7 vs 10.9).
- •Tenth & Penn El Sch does better on math proficiency (5% vs 4%).
- •Central MS does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 14%).
- •Central MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 105.8%).
- •Tenth & Penn El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.5).
- •Central MS is the larger school with 1,785 students compared with 345.
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 Tenth & Penn El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Tenth & Penn El Sch ranks higher (12.7 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 Tenth & Penn El Sch?
About 573 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central MS: 1,785. Tenth & Penn El Sch: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central MS and Tenth & Penn El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central MS is 518th of 521 and Tenth & Penn El Sch is 1585th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).