Northwest El Sch vs Southwest MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
496 students
Southwest MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
574 students
| Measure | Northwest El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania | Southwest MS Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1414 of 1,627 | #452 of 521 |
| National rank | #43668 of 50,301 | #12133 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 496 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 101.6% | 113.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 21.9).
- •Northwest El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (101.6% vs 113.6%).
- •Southwest MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.4).
- •Southwest MS is the larger school with 574 students compared with 496.
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 Northwest El Sch better than Southwest MS?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest MS ranks higher (28.9 vs 21.9 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 Northwest El Sch and Southwest MS?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest El Sch: 496. Southwest MS: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest El Sch and Southwest MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwest El Sch is 1414th of 1,627 and Southwest MS is 452nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).