Overview

SOUTHWEST MS is a public school in Reading, PA. It is one of 20 schools in Reading School District.

School Rating

SOUTHWEST MS is performing below average compared to public and charter schools in Pennsylvania with the same grade levels.
4/10
GreatSchools Rating

Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


Neighborhood

300 Chestnut Street
Reading, PA 19602
School leader: Ms Laura Morgan
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Southwest Middle School
    0.0 miles
    Public district; 6-7
  • NA
    Berks Family Development Center Head Start
    0.15 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Cabrini Academy Early Learning Center
    0.16 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    Berks County Child Development Center
    0.16 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    St. Peter School
    0.18 miles
    Private; K-8
  • NA
    Live N Learn Station
    0.22 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Creative Kids
    0.22 miles
    Private; PK, K
  • NA
    Early Beginnings Day Care
    0.22 miles
    Private; PK
  • 3 /10
    Tyson-Schoener El School
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    Public district; PK, K-4
  • 10 /10
    Denver El School
    13.43 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 9 /10
    Wilson West Middle School
    6.15 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 9 /10
    Owatin Creek Elementary School
    5.25 miles
    Public district; K-4
  • 8 /10
    Wyomissing Hills El Center
    2.5 miles
    Public district; K-4
  • 8 /10
    Shiloh Hills El School
    5.9 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 7 /10
    Cumru El School
    2.47 miles
    Public district; PK, K-4
  • 7 /10
    Whitfield El School
    3.9 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 7 /10
    Cornwall Terrace El School
    4.34 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • 7 /10
    Wilson High School
    3.65 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 7 /10
    Wilson Southern Middle School
    4.31 miles
    Public district; 6-8