publicmiddleGrade 5-8

Southern Ms

931 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602, United States

+1 (610) 371-5803

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Southern Ms Overview

About This School

Southern Ms is a public middle in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving 661 students in grades Grade 5-8. The school maintains a staff of 52 teachers with an average salary of $71,273 and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 330:1. Students at the school are 53% male and 47% female. The student body is 86% Hispanic, 8% Black, 4% White, and 2% Two or More Races.

661

Total Students

Grade 5-8

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

52 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 5-8

County

Berks County

Students per Counselor

330:1

Southern Ms Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Science

Class Information

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 13.5:1

State Avg: 12.6:1

330

Students per Counselor

Southern Ms Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$71,273

City Avg: $75,560

State Avg: $81,409

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio12:1

Students per Counselor330:1

Southern Ms Student Demographics

Student Body

52.95%

Male

47.05%

Female

Total Enrollment: 661 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White4.24%

Hispanic86.08%

Asian0%

Black7.87%

Two or More Races1.82%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southern Ms

Q: What is Southern Ms?

A: Southern Ms is a middle public located in Reading.

Q: How many students attend Southern Ms?

A: Southern Ms has approximately 661 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Ms?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Southern Ms is 12:1.

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Detailed Information about Southern Ms

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About Southern Ms - Reading, PA

Quick Facts about Southern Ms
School Name	Southern Ms
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 5-8
Location	931 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602, Reading, PA
County	Berks County
Phone	+1 (610) 371-5803
Total Students	661
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	52
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Southern Ms

What is Southern Ms?

Southern Ms is a middle public located in Reading.

How many students attend Southern Ms?

Southern Ms has approximately 661 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Ms?

The student-teacher ratio at Southern Ms is 12:1.

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