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Reading, PA vs Bradford, PA

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Highlights
- Bradford spends 7.7% less per student than Reading.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 19.3% lower in Bradford than in Reading. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Bradford had 24.9% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Reading

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 Reading, PABradford, PAUnited States
 Expend. per Student$18,007$16,626$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,807$14,571$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$9,438$8,833$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.6711.8416.23
 Students per Librarian4243274573
 Students per Counselor346301530
 Grade School Educ.13.1%4.7%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.15.4%6.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.71.5%89.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.16.9%15.7%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.7.0%8.9%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.10.8%15.9%33.7%
 Masters Grad.3.1%2.7%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.6%0.4%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree0.4%0.8%1.5%

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 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 10 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 11 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 Bradford    6 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

It's a small town with very few businesses and no malls. Wal-Mart Supercenter is where most people go to shop. That's pretty typical of most small towns, so no big  More

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Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Bradford all but two years of my life. The hills are beautiful and the living quiet and peaceful. It is a great place to raise children and close enough  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am from Bradford,and miss it so very much. My parents moved away when I was around 15 years young I believe. They are back and live on the outskirts of town. I  More

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ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611
ZIPS IN BRADFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
16701

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