Northeast MS vs Thirteenth & Union El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 668 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
868 students
Thirteenth & Union El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
641 students
| Measure | Northeast MS Reading, Pennsylvania | Thirteenth & Union El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 521 | #1519 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14529 of 15,369 | #46893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 868 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 106.3% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 18% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thirteenth & Union El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 15.3).
- •Thirteenth & Union El Sch does better on math proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Thirteenth & Union El Sch does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Thirteenth & Union El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.5% vs 106.3%).
- •Northeast MS does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.6).
- •Northeast MS is the larger school with 868 students compared with 641.
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 Northeast MS better than Thirteenth & Union El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Thirteenth & Union El Sch ranks higher (16.5 vs 15.3 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 Northeast MS and Thirteenth & Union El Sch?
About 668 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast MS: 868. Thirteenth & Union El Sch: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast MS and Thirteenth & Union El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northeast MS is 504th of 521 and Thirteenth & Union El Sch is 1519th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).