2025 Compare Cities Education:
Reading, PA vs Bradenton, FL

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Highlights
- Bradenton spends 32.9% less per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 17.0% higher in Bradenton than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bradenton had 21.8% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading
 Reading, PABradenton, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$12,076$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$6,291$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.67  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock9484573
 Students per Counselor346  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock87.1%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock6.3%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock1.4%1.5%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 11 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Bradenton    32 Reviews

Stay away from University Place in Bradenton FL (Cooper Ceek Blvd and Honore Ave.) We made the mistake of buying in this "safe" gated community according to the realtor  More

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I just bought a home in Oneco area at 11st and 53rd, Naturally my realtor said its not a bad area and not to worry but seems theres a few gangs near by and a lot of  More

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Over 10 years ago

I placed a review of Bradenton in previous comments on Bradenton, Florida. I cannot find the review. I have lived in Europe, St. Petersburg, New York, Tampa, and  More

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