Southern MS vs Tenth & Penn El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 345 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southern MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
661 students
Tenth & Penn El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
345 students
| Measure | Southern MS Reading, Pennsylvania | Tenth & Penn El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 521 | #1585 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14858 of 15,369 | #48610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 661 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.6% | 105.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 5% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.5 vs 12.7).
- •Southern MS does better on math proficiency (6% vs 5%).
- •Southern MS does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 14%).
- •Southern MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (105.6% vs 105.8%).
- •Tenth & Penn El Sch does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •Southern MS is the larger school with 661 students compared with 345.
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 Southern MS better than Tenth & Penn El Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Southern MS and Tenth & Penn El Sch?
About 345 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern MS: 661. Tenth & Penn El Sch: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern MS and Tenth & Penn El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Southern MS is 510th of 521 and Tenth & Penn El Sch is 1585th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).