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Northwest MS

1000 N Front St, Reading, PA, 19601

Ranked 491 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 MS

1000 N Front St, Reading, PA, 19601

About Northwest MS

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 5%
Reading 20%
State average proficiency is 5% in Math and 20% in Reading.
55
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
827
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 4.47%
Asian 0.12%
Hispanic 88.63%
Black 6.29%
Two+ Races 0.48%
Native Am. 0%
White
4.47%
Asian
0.12%
Hispanic
88.63%
Black
6.29%
Two+ Races
0.48%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 827
48.13%
398 Female
51.87%
429 Male

Student Population

827 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

413 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Northwest MS Contact Information

Address

1000 N Front St, Reading, PA, 19601

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Phone

(610) 371-5772

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TOP 491 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Northwest MS

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: 9:00 AM - 3:25 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 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

The 2026 Spring Fine Arts Festival was held at Northwest Middle School on April 22. Students presented art gallery exhibits and performances by the school band and choir. This annual event allows students to share with the community at large how their artistic talents have grown and showcases artistic talent from all grades.

FAQ

Q1. What is daily life like at Northwest Middle School?

Ans. At Northwest Middle School, students follow subject schedules, move between classrooms, and balance assignments across different subjects.

Q2. How do students build independence here?

Ans. The schedule encourages students to track work, meet deadlines, and manage time while working with multiple teachers each day.

Q3. How does the school support students when needed?

Ans. Students can use teacher help periods, small-group instruction, and guided review sessions to strengthen understanding and keep up with coursework.

Q4. Which activities are available for students?

Ans. Students may join clubs, arts activities, sports teams, leadership opportunities, and enrichment programs.

Q5. Why might families include this school in their options?

Ans. Its clear middle school structure and range of activities help families picture daily student life more easily.

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
ML

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
F

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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