Central MS

1,785 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Reading Intermediate High School, located at 215 North 12th Street in Reading, Pennsylvania, serves as a vital transitional hub within the Reading School District. Designed specifically to bridge the gap between middle school and the traditional high school experience, the institution focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development for students during their formative adolescent years. The school’s curriculum is structured to support a diverse student body, emphasizing core educational competencies while preparing them for the more rigorous academic expectations of the upper high school levels.

Beyond its academic mission, the school functions as a community-centered environment that prioritizes student engagement and social-emotional learning. By providing a dedicated space for intermediate-level students, the school aims to create a supportive atmosphere where educators can address the specific developmental needs of youth as they navigate the complexities of their teenage years. Located in the heart of Reading, the school remains deeply integrated into the local community, striving to empower its students to become successful, contributing members of society through structured guidance and educational opportunity.
1,785
Total Students
115.8
Full-Time Teachers
15.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central MS
Demographic Student Count
White93
Hispanic1,567
Black102
Asian4
Two or More18
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    1,567 (87.8%)
  • Black
    102 (5.7%)
  • White
    93 (5.2%)
  • Two or More
    18 (1.0%)
  • Asian
    4 (0.2%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
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: (484)258-7365
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 1,785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 115.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 5 479
Grade 6 435
Grade 7 465
Grade 8 406

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Central MS
Grade Student Count
Grade 5479
Grade 6435
Grade 7465
Grade 8406
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Central MS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female87649.1%
Male90950.9%
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)