Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Middle Smithfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Middle Smithfield Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Middle Smithfield Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
412 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Middle Smithfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Middle Smithfield Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2012 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
6%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
23%
14%
White
35%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Middle Smithfield Elementary School's ranking?
Middle Smithfield Elementary School is ranked #2012 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Middle Smithfield Elementary School often compared to?
Middle Smithfield Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smithfield Elementary School, Resica Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Middle Smithfield Elementary School?
412 students attend Middle Smithfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Middle Smithfield Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 19% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle Smithfield Elementary School?
Middle Smithfield Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Middle Smithfield Elementary School offer ?
Middle Smithfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Middle Smithfield Elementary School part of?
Middle Smithfield Elementary School is part of East Stroudsburg Area School District.
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