Exeter Twp JHS

151 E 39th St
Reading, PA 19606

637 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Exeter Township Junior High School is a public middle school located in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving students in grades 7 and 8. As part of the Exeter Township School District, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic foundation that prepares students for the transition to high school. The curriculum focuses on core subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while offering various elective opportunities designed to foster student interests and personal growth.

Beyond academics, the school emphasizes the development of the "whole student" through a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and arts programs. The school community promotes a supportive environment that encourages social-emotional learning, responsibility, and civic engagement. By maintaining a focus on both scholastic achievement and student well-being, Exeter Township Junior High strives to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are encouraged to explore their potential and engage actively within the district's broader educational mission.

637

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Exeter Twp JHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	141
Black	29
Asian	13
Two or More	27

White
427 (67.0 %)
Hispanic
141 (22.1 %)
Black
29 (4.6 %)
Two or More
27 (4.2 %)
Asian
13 (2.0 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Exeter Township SD
Phone:	(610)779-3320
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	637
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 324

Grade 8 313