Enrollment
1,016
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
65.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
100.0%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Muhlenberg Jr Ms compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Muhlenberg Jr Ms
Muhlenberg Jr Ms is a high-poverty, large combined-grade school in Reading, Pennsylvania, enrolling 1,016 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 100.0% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Pennsylvania, bigger than 91% of state schools at 1,016 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 226 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #76.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (64%) and White (20%) (diversity index 54/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 339 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Muhlenberg Sd spends $13,599 per pupil, 24% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Discipline events run high: 533 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,016 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 7 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Reading's public schools, it stands alongside Amanda E Stout El Sch (758 students): Muhlenberg Jr Ms is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.6:1 vs 14.9:1).
Muhlenberg Sd also operates Muhlenberg El Ctr (1,241 students) and Muhlenberg Hs (1,166 students) alongside Muhlenberg Jr Ms.
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 Muhlenberg Jr Ms compares
Muhlenberg Jr Ms on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,599
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Muhlenberg Sd, which includes Muhlenberg Jr Ms.
$13,599
Per student
-24%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.5%
State 27.6%
Federal 11.8%
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 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
- 1,241
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other 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 (~1,016 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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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.
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, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Muhlenberg Jr Ms a good school?
Muhlenberg Jr Ms earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Pennsylvania schools. 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 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.
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