Enrollment
20
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 428007007048
Reading Muhlenberg Ctc — Reading, PA
Federal NCES profile for Reading Muhlenberg Ctc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 98
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Reading Muhlenberg Ctc · Pennsylvania
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
0.4:1
vs 13.5:1 Pennsylvania avg
-97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.3%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Reading Muhlenberg Ctc compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Reading Muhlenberg Ctc reports 20 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 0.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 97% below the Pennsylvania state mean of 13.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 97% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 73.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% above the Pennsylvania average and 42% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 100.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Reading Muhlenberg Ctc compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Pennsylvania state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 0.4:1 | ▼ 97% | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.3% | ▲ 26% | 58.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 20 | top 2% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
73.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 26% 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
0.4:1
students per teacher
— 97% below state mean
Top 1% in Pennsylvania — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
100.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Overview
Enrollment 20 Top 2% in Pennsylvania — larger than 98% of 2,930 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 0.4:1 -97% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 73.3% +26% vs state
NCES ID 428007007048
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Asian 5.0%
Two or More 5.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 100.0%
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Reading Muhlenberg Ctc
How many students attend Reading Muhlenberg Ctc?
Reading Muhlenberg Ctc has 20 students enrolled. It is a high school in Reading, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reading Muhlenberg Ctc?
The student-teacher ratio at Reading Muhlenberg Ctc is 0.4:1, which is 97% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.5:1 and 97% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reading Muhlenberg Ctc?
73.3% of students at Reading Muhlenberg Ctc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reading Muhlenberg Ctc?
The largest demographic group at Reading Muhlenberg Ctc is White at 60.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Reading, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reading Muhlenberg Ctc?
Reading Muhlenberg Ctc has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.