Jacksonwald El Sch vs Reiffton Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jacksonwald El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades K–4
370 students
Reiffton Sch
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–6
542 students
| Measure | Jacksonwald El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Reiffton Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #749 of 1,627 | #171 of 521 |
| National rank | #16848 of 50,301 | #3647 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 370 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Reiffton Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 61.9).
- •Reiffton Sch does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Reiffton Sch does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Reiffton Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 50.8%).
- •Jacksonwald El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.1).
- •Reiffton Sch is the larger school with 542 students compared with 370.
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 Jacksonwald El Sch better than Reiffton Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Reiffton Sch ranks higher (68.6 vs 61.9 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 Jacksonwald El Sch and Reiffton Sch?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jacksonwald El Sch: 370. Reiffton Sch: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jacksonwald El Sch and Reiffton Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Jacksonwald El Sch is 749th of 1,627 and Reiffton Sch is 171st of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).