- Enrollment
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reading, PA
Muhlenberg Jr Ms
Federal NCES profile for Muhlenberg Jr Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421620000827
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Muhlenberg Jr Ms earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #3 of 15
- schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Muhlenberg Jr Ms has class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg Jr Ms ranks #3 of 15 schools in Reading, PA.
School address
District: Muhlenberg Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421620000827 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Muhlenberg Jr Ms held near 1,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 64.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 421620000827 · Reading, PA Other · MID · TRAD
1,016 enr · 15.6:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Muhlenberg El Ctr (1,241 students)
Muhlenberg Jr Ms held near 1,006 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 65.7 → 64.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Muhlenberg Jr Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muhlenberg El
Muhlenberg El Ctr
1,241 students
- Muhlenberg Hs
Muhlenberg Hs
1,166 students
- This school
Muhlenberg Jr Ms
1,016 students
- C E Cole Inter
C E Cole Intermediate Sch
986 students
What this shows Muhlenberg Jr Ms reports 1,016 students on the CCD universe file.
How Muhlenberg Jr Ms compares
Muhlenberg Jr Ms 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,016
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 81% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,821
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 533 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.8%
White 20.1%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.1, Muhlenberg Jr Ms is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Muhlenberg Sd reports $13,821 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Muhlenberg Jr Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muhlenberg El Ctr | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Muhlenberg Hs | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Cole Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Muhlenberg Jr Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,166
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 986
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Reading
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amanda E Stout El Sch
Standard public school
758 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
Riverside El Sch
Standard public school
694 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Thirteenth & Union El Sch
Standard public school
641 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Lauers Park El Sch
Standard public school
615 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Millmont El Sch
Standard public school
590 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Tenth & Green El Sch
Standard public school
564 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~1,016 students)
Frequently asked questions about Muhlenberg Jr Ms
How many students attend Muhlenberg Jr Ms?
Muhlenberg Jr Ms has 1,016 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reading, PA. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 1,006 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg Jr Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Muhlenberg Jr Ms is 15.6:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Muhlenberg Jr Ms?
100.0% of students at Muhlenberg Jr Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Muhlenberg Jr Ms?
The largest demographic group at Muhlenberg Jr Ms is Hispanic or Latino at 63.8% of enrollment, in Reading, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Muhlenberg Jr Ms?
Muhlenberg Jr Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Muhlenberg Jr Ms rank among schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Muhlenberg Jr Ms ranks #3 of 15 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 schools in Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in Muhlenberg Sd?
Besides Muhlenberg Jr Ms, Muhlenberg Sd also operates Muhlenberg El Ctr (1,241 students), Muhlenberg Hs (1,166 students), and C E Cole Intermediate Sch (986 students). See the Muhlenberg Sd district page for the complete list.