Reading School District

The Reading School District is located in Reading, PA and includes 22 schools that serve 17,958 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Reading School District spends $7,498 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 30% on support services, and 6% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Reading School District has 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the PA state average being 15 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Reading School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 11% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Reading School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Reading School District serves 13% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.