Central MS

Middle Supplemental Virtual Reading, PA Grades 05–08 City: Small Reading, PA SchoolScore™ D (54.3)
  • 1,785 Students
  • 115.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 15.4:1 Student:Teacher
  • 05–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (484)258-7365 Phone

Central MS is a public Middle school located in Reading, PENNSYLVANIA, operated by the Reading SD school district. It serves grades 05–08.

Key statistics: 1,785 students enrolled; a 15.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Pennsylvania Middle School Average
Enrollment
1,785.0
State avg: 595.0
▲ 200% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.42:1
State avg: 13.2:1
▲ 17% worse
Free Lunch %
95.7%
State avg: 58.4%
▲ 64% worse
School Details
School Name
Central MS
NCESSCH ID
422004006958
State School ID
PA-114067002-8117
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
215 North 12th St
City
Reading
State
Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
19604
County
Berks County
Metro Area
Reading, PA
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
4206
State Leg. Upper
42011
State Leg. Lower
42127
Latitude
40.3387
Longitude
-75.9133
Grades Offered
5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
1,785
Total Students
👩‍🏫
115.8
Teachers FTE
📐
15.4:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
115.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)115.8
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 1,708 95.7%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Reading SD
LEAID
4220040
State LEA ID
PA-114067002
Phone
(610)371-5611
Website
http://www.readingsd.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Reading
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$377,156K
Federal Revenue
$64,521K
State Revenue
$261,873K
Local Revenue
$50,762K
Total Expenditure
$350,919K
Instruction Exp.
$151,559K
Support Services
$85,924K
Other Current Exp.
$14,439K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Central MS, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Central MS?
1,785 students are enrolled at Central MS, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Central MS have?
Central MS has 115.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.4:1.
What grades does Central MS serve?
Central MS serves grades 05 through 08.
Is Central MS a charter school?
Central MS is not a charter school.
What metro area is Central MS located in?
Central MS is located in the Reading, PA metropolitan area.
What school district does Central MS belong to?
Central MS is part of the Reading SD school district.
How much does Reading SD spend per student?
The Reading SD district spends approximately $196,593,277 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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