Southwest Middle School

Reading is a proud, working-class city in the heart of Berks County, and Southwest Middle School serves a community where families are deeply rooted and resilient. The school's scores reflect the real challenges that come with educating students in one of Pennsylvania's most economically stretched urban districts, but for families committed to being part of that community and advocating alongside their kids, there are dedicated staff working hard in tough circumstances. Families drawn to urban settings who want to be active partners in their child's education — rather than passive consumers of it — will find a school that needs and values that engagement.