Top Rankings
Muhlenberg School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 4,340 students in Muhlenberg School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public Schools in Muhlenberg School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (PA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,928 Schools
# Students
4,340 Students
1,668,648 Students
# Teachers
258 Teachers
124,158 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Muhlenberg School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#528 out of 685 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
57%
Graduation Rate
92%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
55%
15%
% Black
7%
14%
% White
26%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,210 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,696. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,913 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$39,541 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$38,578 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,210
$23,696
Spending / Student
$13,913
$23,119
Best Muhlenberg School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
C E Cole Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
801 Bellevue Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8000
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8000
Gr: 4-6 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #22.
Muhlenberg El Center
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8028
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8028
Gr: K-3 | 1,215 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Muhlenberg High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Sharp Avenue
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8078
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8078
Gr: 10-12 | 1,169 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
Muhlenberg Jr High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Bellevue Ave
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8034
Reading, PA 19605
(610) 921-8034
Gr: 7-9 | 1,006 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Muhlenberg School District?
Muhlenberg School District manages 4 public schools serving 4,340 students.
What is the rank of Muhlenberg School District?
Muhlenberg School District is ranked #539 out of 678 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Pennsylvania school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Muhlenberg School District?
55% of Muhlenberg School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Muhlenberg School District?
Muhlenberg School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Muhlenberg School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,913 is less than the state median of $23,119. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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