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B+
Schools in West Reading · Wyomissing Area School District

West Reading’s public schools outscore 72% of Pennsylvania districts

Math proficiency in West Reading’s districts is 45%, above the Pennsylvania average (36%). The grade covers the public school district serving West Reading, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Pennsylvania, not nationally.

#395of 1,037 Pennsylvania townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Pennsylvania state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
65%
▲ 10 pts vs PA 55%
2021–22
Math proficiency
45%
▲ 9 pts vs PA 36%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 2–6 pts vs PA 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$20.4K
▼ 6% vs PA $21.8K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.4
PA 13.4 · smaller classes
Schools in town
2
1,890 students on the public path
In brief

West Reading’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 65% and math 45% in spring 2022, against 55% and 36% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $20,387 per student, against $21,758 across Pennsylvania (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle school

From grade 7 the district’s path is Wyomissing Area JSHS. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Sacred Heart Grade School (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind West Reading’s grade

A− Test scoresC+ Graduation

B+: better than 72% of Pennsylvania school districts, #395 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Pennsylvania average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Pennsylvania school districts we grade (688)Better than 72%
Lower resultsHigher results
Pennsylvania towns with similar household incomes (1943)Better than 76%
BAA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 944 test results and a graduating class of 142 could put West Reading anywhere from B to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 96% of West Reading’s students in the tested grades sat them (934 in math, 954 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve West Reading, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–4Wyomissing Hills El Ctrin WyomissingA−
7–12Wyomissing Area JSHSin WyomissingB

West Reading’s public schools are run by Wyomissing Area School District, which also serves Wyomissing. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Wyomissing Area School DistrictGrades K–12 · 3 schools · 1,890 students, up 3% since 2020–21 · 12.4 per teacher (PA 13.4)
$20,387PA $21,758 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading65%
State average 55.1% · 954 students tested
Math45%
State average 36.1% · 934 students tested

West Reading vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Pennsylvania towns that share West Reading’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
West ReadingB+Wyomissing Area
ReadingD−Reading
CumruB−Governor Mifflin
WyomissingBWyomissing Area K–12 · Wilson K–12

Every school in West Reading

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Pennsylvania’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in West Readingby address
West Reading El Ctr
Middle · Grades 5–6
B+
310 students14:1Rate it →
Also serving West Readingin other towns
Wyomissing Hills El Ctr
Elementary · Grades K–4 · Wyomissing
A−
615 students12:1Rate it →
Wyomissing Area JSHS
High · Grades 7–12 · Wyomissing
B
965 students12:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Sacred Heart Grade School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
173 students19:1Rate it →

Questions about West Reading’s schools

Are West Reading’s schools good?

By Pennsylvania’s own tests, yes: the public schools West Reading children attend outscore 72% of Pennsylvania’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #395 of 1,037 Pennsylvania towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 76%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is West Reading in?

Wyomissing Area School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,890 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

What is West Reading’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Wyomissing Area School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Pennsylvania.

How much does West Reading spend per student?

$20,387 in Wyomissing Area School District (FY2024), against $21,758 across Pennsylvania. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in West Reading?

Yes: Sacred Heart Grade School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 173 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Pennsylvania. Stars are from neighbors.