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St Peter School

225 S 5th Street, Reading, PA, 19602-0196 -

School Notes Overview:

A St. Peter’s education is the sum of many parts. First and foremost, its academic instruction provides a thorough understanding of the subject matter at each level by utilizing both a traditional format and the best of modern methods. In addition, St. Peter’s strives to instill in its students personal accountability and social responsibility through leadership opportunities and community service. A curriculum that is rich in traditions encourages a sense of continuity for St. Peter’s students, both past and present. Additionally, the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship is emphasized in the teaching of athletic skills. Finally, a child’s natural curiosity is nurtured into a life long pursuit of learning about himself and the world in which he will take his place....

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School Overview:

	St Peter School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Berks County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	204 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	99%	16%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 26 students
	Grade 1 - 25 students
	Grade 2 - 20 students
	Grade 3 - 28 students
	Grade 4 - 25 students
	Grade 5 - 19 students
	Grade 6 - 22 students
	Grade 7 - 21 students
	Grade 8 - 18 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	10 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:19	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	186 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

A St. Peter’s education is the sum of many parts. First and foremost, its academic instruction provides a thorough understanding of the subject matter at each level by utilizing both a traditional format and the best of modern methods. In addition, St. Peter’s strives to instill in its students personal accountability and social responsibility through leadership opportunities and community service. A curriculum that is rich in traditions encourages a sense of continuity for St. Peter’s students, both past and present. Additionally, the importance of teamwork and sportsmanship is emphasized in the teaching of athletic skills. Finally, a child’s natural curiosity is nurtured into a life long pursuit of learning about himself and the world in which he will take his place.
Profile last updated: 02/02/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19602)	School Zip (19602)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	17,379 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	10%	22%
Population Average Age	31 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$22,059	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.8 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	42% / 58%	68% / 32%