Southern MS vs Tyson-Schoener El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 808 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
Tyson-Schoener El Sch
Reading · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
408 students
| Measure | Southern MS Reading, Pennsylvania | Tyson-Schoener El Sch Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #510 of 521 | #1469 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #14858 of 15,369 | #45484 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 661 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 105.6% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 15% |
| city | Reading | Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tyson-Schoener El Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 12.5).
- •Tyson-Schoener El Sch does better on math proficiency (15% vs 6%).
- •Tyson-Schoener El Sch does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Tyson-Schoener El Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 105.6%).
- •Southern MS does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 12.8).
- •Southern MS is the larger school with 661 students compared with 408.
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 Tyson-Schoener El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Tyson-Schoener El Sch ranks higher (19.0 vs 12.5 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 Southern MS and Tyson-Schoener El Sch?
About 808 m in a straight line, between Reading and Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southern MS: 661. Tyson-Schoener El Sch: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southern MS and Tyson-Schoener El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Southern MS is 510th of 521 and Tyson-Schoener El Sch is 1469th of 1,627 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).