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Muhlenberg School District

At a glance

484^thof 606 Pennsylvania districts▲ 9

Better than 20% of Pennsylvania districts

Elementary 1 Middle 2 High 1Grades K-12

801 Bellevue Avenue
Reading, PA 19605-1799·(610) 921-8000·All Pennsylvania district rankings →

Statewide performance 2017–2025

2025: better than 20.1% of districts

Schools

4,409

Students

Top rankedMuhlenberg Junior High School606^th of 873 Pennsylvania middle schools

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Biggest riser

Muhlenberg High School up 19 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The Muhlenberg School District in Pennsylvania consists of 4 schools: 1 elementary school, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district serves a predominantly high-need student population, with all schools reporting a 100% free/reduced lunch rate.

Among the standout schools in the district, Muhlenberg Elementary Center stands out for its strong academic performance, with the highest proficiency rates in PSSA Math and English Language Arts compared to the district and state averages. However, the district as a whole struggles with significantly below-average proficiency rates, particularly at the elementary and middle school levels. Muhlenberg High School, while the lowest-ranked high school in the district, maintains a relatively high 4-year graduation rate and low dropout rate.

The data reveals stark disparities in academic performance between the schools within the Muhlenberg School District and the state averages. This suggests a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the low performance. Additionally, the variation in spending per student, with the high school receiving the highest funding, may suggest an imbalance in resource allocation within the district, which could be an area for further investigation and improvement.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				Keystone Exams Algebra I (2025)	Keystone Exams Biology (2025)	Keystone Exams Literature (2025)	PSSA Math (2025)							PSSA English Language Arts (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Keystone Exams Algebra I 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Biology 11th Grade	Keystone Exams Literature 11th Grade	PSSA Math 3rd Grade	PSSA Math 4th Grade	PSSA Math 5th Grade	PSSA Math 6th Grade	PSSA Math 7th Grade	PSSA Math 8th Grade	PSSA Math All Grades	PSSA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 4th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 5th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 6th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 7th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSSA English Language Arts All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Muhlenberg Junior High School	Public	7-9	801 E Bellevue Ave	Reading	19605	Berks County	Muhlenberg School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 921-8034	1,016	65	15.7	99.0%	204 (20.1%)	84 (8.3%)	648 (63.8%)	11 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	66 (6.5%)	29	606^th of 873 public middle schools	30.6%		29.2	624^th of 891 public middle schools	30.0%	18								20.3	18.6	19.4					26.5	34.1	30.3	$15,650	$703	$14,947
Muhlenberg Elementary Center	Public	K-3	610 Sharp Avenue	Reading	19605	Berks County	Muhlenberg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 921-8028	1,241	79	15.7	97.9%	365 (29.4%)	87 (7.0%)	490 (39.5%)	6 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.2%)	290 (23.4%)								(n/a)				39.3						39.3	34.7						34.7	$14,221	$1,147	$13,073
Muhlenberg High School	Public	10-12	400 Sharp Avenue	Reading	19605	Berks County	Muhlenberg School District	No	No	No	No	(610) 921-8078	1,166	68	17.2	100.3%	301 (25.8%)	80 (6.9%)	722 (61.9%)	14 (1.2%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (3.9%)	23.4	536^th of 681 public high schools	21.3%		20	555^th of 686 public high schools	19.1%	19	31.0	24.1	46.8															$17,279	$1,001	$16,279
C E Cole Intermediate School	Public	4-6	801 Bellevue Avenue	Reading	19605	Berks County	Muhlenberg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(610) 921-8000	986	60	16.4	96.3%	214 (21.7%)	78 (7.9%)	578 (58.6%)	13 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	101 (10.2%)								(n/a)					26.5	18.2	18.9			20.9		23.7	28.8	32.4			28.5	$14,501	$1,528	$12,973

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center	1.47 mi	1
Reading School District	2.1 mi	19	571^st
Schuylkill Valley School District	3.85 mi	3	310^th
Wyomissing Area School District	4.01 mi	3	157^th
Berks Career and Technology Center	4.07 mi	2

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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