Northwest MS vs Twelfth & Marion El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwest MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
821 students
Twelfth & Marion El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
459 students
| Measure | Northwest MS Reading, Pennsylvania | Twelfth & Marion El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #513 of 521 | #1551 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14940 of 15,369 | #47610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 821 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.7% | 107.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 10% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Twelfth & Marion El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.1 vs 11.7).
- •Twelfth & Marion El Sch does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7%).
- •Twelfth & Marion El Sch does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Northwest MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.7% vs 107.2%).
- •Twelfth & Marion El Sch does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.2).
- •Northwest MS is the larger school with 821 students compared with 459.
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 MS better than Twelfth & Marion El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Twelfth & Marion El Sch ranks higher (15.1 vs 11.7 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 MS and Twelfth & Marion El Sch?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwest MS: 821. Twelfth & Marion El Sch: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwest MS and Twelfth & Marion El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Northwest MS is 513th of 521 and Twelfth & Marion El Sch is 1551st of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).