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Southwest Ms

300 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602, United States

+1 (610) 371-5934

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Southwest Ms Overview

About This School

Southwest Ms is a public middle in Reading, Pennsylvania, serving 574 students in grades 5-8. The school maintains a staff of 47 teachers with an average salary of $71,273 and a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Support services include a counselor for every 287 students. The student body is 52% male and 48% female. Regarding ethnicity, the population is 87% Hispanic, 7% Black, 5% White, and 1% identifying as two or more races.

574

Total Students

Grade 5-8

12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

47 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

287:1

Southwest 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

287

Students per Counselor

Southwest 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 Counselor287:1

Southwest Ms Student Demographics

Student Body

52.26%

Male

47.74%

Female

Total Enrollment: 574 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White5.05%

Hispanic86.76%

Asian0%

Black7.32%

Two or More Races0.87%

Native American0%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southwest Ms

Q: What is Southwest Ms?

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

Q: How many students attend Southwest Ms?

A: Southwest Ms has approximately 574 students enrolled.

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

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

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Detailed Information about Southwest Ms

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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About Southwest Ms - Reading, PA

Quick Facts about Southwest Ms
School Name	Southwest Ms
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 5-8
Location	300 Chestnut St, Reading, PA 19602, Reading, PA
County	Berks County
Phone	+1 (610) 371-5934
Total Students	574
Student-Teacher Ratio	12:1
Full-Time Teachers	47
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Southwest Ms

What is Southwest Ms?

Southwest Ms is a middle public located in Reading.

How many students attend Southwest Ms?

Southwest Ms has approximately 574 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Ms?

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

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