Central MS
1,865 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Reading Intermediate High School, located at 215 North 12th Street in Reading, Pennsylvania, serves as a vital transitional hub within the Reading School District. Designed specifically to bridge the gap between middle school and the traditional high school experience, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development for students during their formative adolescent years. The school’s curriculum is structured to support a diverse student body, emphasizing core educational competencies while preparing them for the more rigorous academic expectations of the upper high school levels.
Beyond its academic mission, the school functions as a community-centered environment that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional learning. By providing a dedicated space for intermediate-level students, the school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where educators can address the specific developmental needs of youth as they navigate the complexities of their teenage years. Located in the heart of Reading, the school remains deeply integrated into the local community, striving to empower its students to become successful, contributing members of society through structured guidance and educational opportunity.
Beyond its academic mission, the school functions as a community-centered environment that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional learning. By providing a dedicated space for intermediate-level students, the school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where educators can address the specific developmental needs of youth as they navigate the complexities of their teenage years. Located in the heart of Reading, the school remains deeply integrated into the local community, striving to empower its students to become successful, contributing members of society through structured guidance and educational opportunity.
1,865
Total Students
119.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 92 |
| Hispanic | 1,625 |
| Black | 119 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 25 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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Hispanic1,625 (87.1 %)
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Black119 (6.4 %)
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White92 (4.9 %)
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Two or More25 (1.3 %)
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Asian2 (0.1 %)
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American Indian2 (0.1 %)
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: | Reading SD |
| Phone: | (484)258-7365 |
| Grade Range: | 5th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,865 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 119.8 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.6 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 0 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 5
467
Grade 6
443
Grade 7
457
Grade 8
498
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 5 | 467 |
| Grade 6 | 443 |
| Grade 7 | 457 |
| Grade 8 | 498 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 892 | 47.8% |
| Male | 973 | 52.2% |
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