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Reading SD

Pennsylvania · Public School District
19
Schools
17,185
Students
$17,649
Per-Pupil Spend
+23% nat'l
95.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+43pp vs nat'l
71.0%
Graduation Rate
-15.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Reading SD is a public school district in Pennsylvania serving 17,185 students across 19 schools. It includes 13 elementary, 5 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 71.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $17,649 is above average for a US public school district. 96% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (19)
Elementary Schools13 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Amanda E Stout El SchPK–04784
Glenside El SchPK–04289
Lauers Park El SchPK–04549
Millmont El SchPK–04593
Northwest El SchPK–04513
Riverside El SchPK–04727
Sixteenth & Haak El SchPK–04493
Tenth & Green El SchPK–04564
Tenth & Penn El SchPK–04345
Thirteenth & Green El SchPK–04465
Thirteenth & Union El SchPK–04626
Twelfth & Marion El SchPK–04497
Tyson-Schoener El SchPK–04425
Middle Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central MS05–081,865
Northeast MS05–08938
Northwest MS05–08869
Southern MS05–08759
Southwest MS05–08671
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Reading SHS09–125,213
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,649+23% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
16%
State
70.2%
Local (property tax)
15.9%
Federal
13.9%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
19
Schools
17,185
Students
96%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate71.0%
Opportunity Score49/100
StatePennsylvania →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,649 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 19 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 71.0%, graduation is 15.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
96% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Reading SD?
Reading SD has 19 public schools, serving a total of 17,185 students.
What is the graduation rate for Reading SD?
The graduation rate is 71.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Reading SD spend per student?
Reading SD spends $17,649 per pupil — 23% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Reading SD?
96% of students in Reading SD qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Reading SD?
No, Reading SD does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Reading SD serve?
Reading SD serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Reading SD?
The median opportunity score across schools in Reading SD is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.