Northeast MS

1216 N 13th St
Reading, PA 19604

868 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Northeast Middle School, located at 1216 N 13th St in Reading, Pennsylvania, is a key educational institution within the Reading School District. Serving a diverse student population in the heart of the city, the school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic experience that prepares students for the transition to high school. The facility functions as a community hub, focusing on core curriculum subjects while fostering an environment that emphasizes student growth, social-emotional development, and academic achievement.

The school is deeply integrated into the urban fabric of Reading, reflecting the unique challenges and opportunities of its surrounding neighborhood. Northeast Middle School focuses on preparing its students for future success by balancing rigorous coursework with extracurricular activities and support services. Through its dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to improve educational outcomes and community engagement within the Reading area.

868

Total Students

66.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northeast MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	767
Black	35
Asian	3
Two or More	13

Hispanic
767 (88.4%)
White
50 (5.8%)
Black
35 (4.0%)
Two or More
13 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.3%)

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:	(610)371-5774
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 220

Grade 6 223

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 216