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Northwest Elementary School

Reading SD · Berks County · 820 Clinton Street, Reading, PA 19601.0

(610)371-5904

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2/10
#1319
Rank 1319 out of 1,545
English Language Arts1/10 · #1399 · 10th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1280 · 17th percentile
Science3/10 · #1086 · 23rd percentile

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School Overview

Northwest Elementary sits in Reading, a city with a rich industrial history and a tight-knit Latino community that gives the area a distinct cultural energy. The school serves a population that faces real challenges, and families here tend to be deeply rooted in the neighborhood with a strong sense of loyalty to their local school. For parents looking to get involved and make a difference in a school community that genuinely needs advocates, Northwest can be a place where that effort goes a long way.

Student Demographics

161 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
145 (90%)
African American
9 (6%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
White
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners53 (33%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged157 (98%)
Students with Disabilities49 (30%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

501
Enrollment
30.8
Teachers (FTE)
16.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #238 · 85th percentile

134 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found