How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Independence Cs | Reading Sd |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Reading, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 782 | 17,363 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 19 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 14.7:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Independence Cs | Reading Sd |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $28,100 | $13,219 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.3% | 13.9% |
| State Revenue | 1.3% | 70.2% |
| Local Revenue | 78.4% | 15.9% |
Independence Cs
Federal State Local
Reading Sd
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Independence Cs | Reading Sd |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.4% | 4.5% |
| African American | 45.4% | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% | 87.9% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.9% | 99.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Independence Cs | Reading Sd |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 398:1 | 461.9:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.2% | 45.9% |
School Types
Independence Cs
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Reading Sd
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.