Southwest MS vs West Reading El Ctr
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southwest MS
Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–8
574 students
West Reading El Ctr
West Reading · Public middle · Grades 5–6
310 students
| Measure | Southwest MS Reading, Pennsylvania | West Reading El Ctr West Reading, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #452 of 521 | #117 of 521 |
| National rank | #12133 of 15,369 | #2329 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 574 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 113.6% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 80% |
| Math proficiency | – | 56% |
| city | Reading | West Reading |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Reading El Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 28.9).
- •West Reading El Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 113.6%).
- •Southwest MS does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.8).
- •Southwest MS is the larger school with 574 students compared with 310.
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 Southwest MS better than West Reading El Ctr?
On the Success Index (US), West Reading El Ctr ranks higher (75.2 vs 28.9 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 Southwest MS and West Reading El Ctr?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Reading and West Reading in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southwest MS: 574. West Reading El Ctr: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southwest MS and West Reading El Ctr rank in Pennsylvania?
Southwest MS is 452nd of 521 and West Reading El Ctr is 117th of 521 among middle schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).