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Reading School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

800 Washington St
Reading, PA 19601
Berks County
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PH: (610) 371-5611

Grades PK-12
17,362 students
19 schools

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PSSA Results

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

59% (2008)

53% (2007)

46% (2006)

42% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)

62% (2007)

67% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 81% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

48% (2008)

48% (2007)

43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

63% (2008)

59% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 80% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

39% (2008)

32% (2007)

36% (2006)

42% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Writing

25% (2008)

31% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

50% (2007)

47% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

39% (2008)

35% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

46% (2008)

43% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

49% (2008)

45% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 70% in 2008.

Math

54% (2008)

55% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

56% (2008)

58% (2007)

50% (2006)

45% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 78% in 2008.

Writing

28% (2008)

41% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 69% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

61% (2007)

49% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 70% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

32% (2008)

38% (2007)

37% (2006)

44% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2008.

Writing

69% (2008)

76% (2007)

73% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Writing was 86% in 2008.

Math

22% (2008)

22% (2007)

23% (2006)

26% (2005)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2008.

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

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PSSA Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at or above proficient

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	59%
Female	63%
Male	56%
Black	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	58%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	68%
Economically disadvantaged	58%
IEP	26%
Limited English proficient	29%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	63%
Male	67%
Black	66%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	77%
Economically disadvantaged	65%
IEP	30%
Limited English proficient	35%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	48%
Female	52%
Male	45%
Black	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	48%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	60%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
IEP	14%
Limited English proficient	12%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	62%
Male	64%
Black	56%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	63%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	71%
Economically disadvantaged	62%
IEP	34%
Limited English proficient	27%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	39%
Female	42%
Male	37%
Black	45%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	52%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
IEP	10%
Limited English proficient	8%

Writing	This District
All Students	25%
Female	31%
Male	19%
Black	28%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	23%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	33%
Economically disadvantaged	24%
IEP	4%
Limited English proficient	8%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	56%
Male	56%
Black	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	54%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	65%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
IEP	22%
Limited English proficient	21%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	39%
Female	43%
Male	35%
Black	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	37%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	56%
Economically disadvantaged	38%
IEP	8%
Limited English proficient	3%

Math	This District
All Students	46%
Female	44%
Male	48%
Black	44%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	45%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	45%
IEP	16%
Limited English proficient	12%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	49%
Female	54%
Male	44%
Black	57%
Asian	60%
Hispanic	45%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	66%
Economically disadvantaged	47%
IEP	13%
Limited English proficient	6%

Math	This District
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	55%
Black	53%
Asian	70%
Hispanic	53%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	53%
IEP	21%
Limited English proficient	22%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	52%
Black	65%
Asian	86%
Hispanic	52%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	69%
Economically disadvantaged	54%
IEP	18%
Limited English proficient	12%

Writing	This District
All Students	28%
Female	36%
Male	20%
Black	31%
Asian	33%
Hispanic	25%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	44%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
IEP	6%
Limited English proficient	6%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	58%
Male	54%
Black	61%
Asian	79%
Hispanic	54%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	63%
Economically disadvantaged	55%
IEP	17%
Limited English proficient	26%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	32%
Female	38%
Male	26%
Black	32%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	25%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	59%
Economically disadvantaged	26%
IEP	4%
Limited English proficient	0%

Writing	This District
All Students	69%
Female	75%
Male	62%
Black	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	64%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	82%
Economically disadvantaged	66%
IEP	28%
Limited English proficient	48%

Math	This District
All Students	22%
Female	24%
Male	20%
Black	19%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic	16%
Multi-ethnic	n/a
Native American	n/a
White	46%
Economically disadvantaged	17%
IEP	2%
Limited English proficient	3%

Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
The results for reading, writing and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year.
The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania.
The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

Testing in Pennsylvania: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	20	15

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	70%	6%
White, not Hispanic	15%	75%
Black, not Hispanic	14%	16%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	76%	31%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,581	$9,675

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	62%
Student and staff support	9%	8%
Administration	9%	10%
Other expenditures	18%	21%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >