Exeter Twp JHS vs Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Exeter Twp JHS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 7–8
618 students
Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch
Mount Penn · Public middle · Grades 4–8
434 students
| Measure | Exeter Twp JHS Reading, Pennsylvania | Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch Mount Penn, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 521 | #368 of 521 |
| National rank | #4564 of 15,369 | #8716 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 618 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 618 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 28% |
| city | Reading | Mount Penn |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Exeter Twp JHS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 45.0).
- •Exeter Twp JHS does better on math proficiency (39% vs 28%).
- •Exeter Twp JHS does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Exeter Twp JHS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 59.7%).
- •Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.4).
- •Exeter Twp JHS is the larger school with 618 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 Exeter Twp JHS better than Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Exeter Twp JHS ranks higher (64.1 vs 45.0 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 Exeter Twp JHS and Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Reading and Mount Penn in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Exeter Twp JHS: 618. Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Exeter Twp JHS and Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Exeter Twp JHS is 222nd of 521 and Kerry C. Hoffman Intermediate Sch is 368th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).