Central MS vs Thirteenth & Green El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 521 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
Thirteenth & Green El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
477 students
| Measure | Central MS Reading, Pennsylvania | Thirteenth & Green El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #518 of 521 | #1387 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #15020 of 15,369 | #42529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,785 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 1,785 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 103.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 23% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thirteenth & Green El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 10.9).
- •Thirteenth & Green El Sch does better on math proficiency (23% vs 4%).
- •Thirteenth & Green El Sch does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 19%).
- •Central MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 103.8%).
- •Thirteenth & Green El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.5).
- •Central MS is the larger school with 1,785 students compared with 477.
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 Thirteenth & Green El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Thirteenth & Green El Sch ranks higher (23.7 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 Thirteenth & Green El Sch?
About 521 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central MS: 1,785. Thirteenth & Green El Sch: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central MS and Thirteenth & Green El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Central MS is 518th of 521 and Thirteenth & Green El Sch is 1387th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).