Enrollment
618
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.9%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Exeter Twp Jhs compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Exeter Twp Jhs
Exeter Twp Jhs is a mid-sized middle school in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolling 618 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 618 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 649 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #166.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 48/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 309 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
13.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Exeter Township Sd also operates Exeter Twp Shs (1,312 students) and Reiffton Sch (542 students) alongside Exeter Twp Jhs.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Exeter Twp Jhs compares
Exeter Twp Jhs on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Exeter Township Sd, which includes Exeter Twp Jhs.
$17,637
Per student
-2%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 27.8%
Federal 6.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,312
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~618 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Exeter Twp Jhs a good school?
Exeter Twp Jhs earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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