- Enrollment
- 1,312
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Reading, PA
Exeter Twp Jhs
Federal NCES profile for Exeter Twp Jhs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 420948000787
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Exeter Twp Jhs earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #3 of 31
- public schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Exeter Twp Jhs has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter Twp Jhs ranks #3 of 31 public schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Exeter Township Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420948000787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Exeter Twp Jhs held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 420948000787 · Reading, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 14.4:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Exeter Twp Shs (1,312 students)
Exeter Twp Jhs held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Exeter Twp Jhs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Exeter Twp Shs
Exeter Twp Shs
1,312 students
- This school
Exeter Twp Jhs
618 students
- Reiffton Sch
Reiffton Sch
542 students
- Owatin Creek E
Owatin Creek El Sch
539 students
- Lorane El Sch 456
Lorane El Sch
456 students
- Jacksonwald El 370
Jacksonwald El Sch
370 students
What this shows Exeter Twp Jhs reports 618 students on the CCD universe file.
How Exeter Twp Jhs compares
Exeter Twp Jhs held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▼ 47% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$17,728
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 309 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 20.2%
African American 5.7%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.3, Exeter Twp Jhs is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Exeter Township Sd reports $17,728 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Exeter Twp Jhs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exeter Twp Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Reiffton Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Owatin Creek El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lorane El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jacksonwald El Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Exeter Twp Jhs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 456
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Exeter Twp Jhs
How many students attend Exeter Twp Jhs?
Exeter Twp Jhs has 618 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 637 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Exeter Twp Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Exeter Twp Jhs is 14.4:1, which is 6% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Exeter Twp Jhs?
30.9% of students at Exeter Twp Jhs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Exeter Twp Jhs?
The largest demographic group at Exeter Twp Jhs is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Reading, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Exeter Twp Jhs?
Exeter Twp Jhs has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Exeter Twp Jhs rank among public schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Exeter Twp Jhs ranks #3 of 31 public schools in Reading, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in Exeter Township Sd?
Besides Exeter Twp Jhs, Exeter Township Sd also operates Exeter Twp Shs (1,312 students), Reiffton Sch (542 students), and Owatin Creek El Sch (539 students). See the Exeter Township Sd district page for the complete list.