How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Reading SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Reading, Pennsylvania | King of Prussia, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 17,363 | 4,414 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 7 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 12.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Reading SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,489 | $41,254 |
| Federal Revenue | 13.9% | 4.7% |
| State Revenue | 70.2% | 13.8% |
| Local Revenue | 15.9% | 81.4% |
Reading SD
Federal State Local
Upper Merion Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Reading SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4.5% | 44.9% |
| African American | 5.7% | 13.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87.9% | 14.3% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 15.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 1.5% | 12.3% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.2% | 41.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Reading SD | Upper Merion Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 20 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 461.9:1 | 324.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 45.9% | 19.7% |
School Types
Reading SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Upper Merion Area 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.