Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch vs West Reading El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 74 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch
Coal Township · Public middle · Grades 5–6
308 students
West Reading El Ctr
West Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–6
310 students
| Measure | Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch Coal Township, Pennsylvania | West Reading El Ctr West Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #478 of 521 | #117 of 521 |
| National rank | #13332 of 15,369 | #2329 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 308 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 103.2% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 56% |
| city | Coal Township | West Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Reading El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 22.5).
- •West Reading El Ctr does better on math proficiency (56% vs 29%).
- •West Reading El Ctr does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 45%).
- •West Reading El Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 103.2%).
- •West Reading El Ctr does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 20.5).
- •West Reading El Ctr is the larger school with 310 students compared with 308.
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 Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch better than West Reading El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), West Reading El Ctr ranks higher (75.2 vs 22.5 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 Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch and West Reading El Ctr?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Coal Township and West Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch: 308. West Reading El Ctr: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch and West Reading El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Shamokin Area Intermediate Sch is 478th of 521 and West Reading El Ctr is 117th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).