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Northwest Middle School

1000 N FRONT ST READING PA 19601

Ranked 174 of 585 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in Reading
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Northwest Middle School

1000 N FRONT ST READING PA 19601

About Northwest Middle School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 48%
Reading 48%
State average proficiency is 48% in Math and 48% in Reading.
53
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
22
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
869
Total Students
$73679
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.4%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 87.5%
Black 7%
Two+ Races 1%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.4%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
87.5%
Black
7%
Two+ Races
1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 869
50.2%
436 Female
49.8%
433 Male

Student Population

869 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Northwest Middle School Contact Information

Address

1000 N FRONT ST READING PA 19601

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Phone

(610) 371-5772

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TOP 174 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northwest Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:05 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:50 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Northwest students participated in regional and state stock market competitions that deliver quantitative proof of financial literacy and competency in an investment track!

FAQ

Q: Is there any after-school care at Northwest Middle School in Reading, PA?

A: Northwest Middle School collaborates with community organizations to provide after-school supervisory and enrichment programs.

Q: What are the safety measures at Northwest Middle School in Reading, PA?

A: Northwest Middle School monitors safety with secured entrances, staff monitoring, anti-bullying programs, and emergency drills.

Q: Does Northwest Middle School in Reading, PA, support students with special needs?

A: Yes, Northwest Middle School supports students with IEPs, counseling support, and even classroom support for students with special needs.

Q: What sports and extracurricular activities does Northwest Middle School in Reading, PA, offer?

A: Northwest Middle School supports student participants in athletics, music, arts, and community projects.

Q: Are there meals at Northwest Middle School in Reading, PA?

A: Yes, Northwest Middle School provides free or reduced-price meals for students; breakfast and lunch with menus shared via the app from the district.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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