Southern Middle School
Grades: 5-8
Students: 663
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 13:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 376:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
931 Chestnut Street
Reading, PA 19602
Reading, PA 19602
(610) 371-5803
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
1/10
3/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness4/10
Community Reviews
PLEASE DO NOT PUT YOUR CHILD INTO THIS SCHOOL, why you may ask. The teachers are illiterate to teaching their students properly. And are more focused on drama and talking to other teachers. Along with allowing the students to racially profile other students. For example my little brother was told as
Posted by a community member on 12/10/2025Horrible. Completely terrible. When I leave I will be very excited.
Posted by a student on 2/16/2019Nearby Schools
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Reading schools - Southern Middle School is located at 931 Chestnut Street, Reading PA 19602. Southern Middle School is in the Reading School District. Southern Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 5-8.
