Smith Middle School

Summary:

Smith Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Glastonbury, Connecticut, serving 853 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Glastonbury School District, which is ranked 23 out of 158 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Smith Middle School consistently ranks among the top 20-30 middle schools in Connecticut, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several recent years. The school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages, with over 70% of students proficient or better. Additionally, the school's performance on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) assessment is impressive, with over 70% of 8th-grade students proficient or better. Smith Middle School's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 63.42% White, 13.48% Hispanic, 13.25% Asian, and 3.17% African American, is higher than the surrounding Glastonbury School District. The school also performs exceptionally well for its Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups, ranking in the top 10-17 middle schools in Connecticut for these subgroups.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Gideon Welles School (also in the Glastonbury district) and the Academy of Computer Science and Engineering Middle School (in East Hartford), Smith Middle School stands out with its significantly higher academic proficiency rates and overall performance. This suggests that Smith Middle School is providing a high-quality educational experience that sets it apart from some of the surrounding schools. While the school performs exceptionally well overall, there may be opportunities to further support its Special Education and Disabled student subgroups, which have lower rankings compared to other subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 216 Addison Rd.
       Glastonbury, CT  06033


(860) 652-7040

District: Glastonbury School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 250 Connecticut Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,729 Help


Students who attend Smith Middle School usually attend:

High:    Glastonbury High School

Feeder schools for Smith Middle School:

Elementary:    Buttonball Lane School
    Hebron Avenue School
    Hopewell School
    Naubuc School
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.5 Help
Number of students:  841

Racial breakdown:

White:
63.4%
Hispanic:
14.1%
Asian:
13.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smith Middle School ranks better than 92% of middle schools in Connecticut. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.4. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Smith Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (63.4%), Hispanic (14.1%), Asian (13.1%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smith Middle School is 12.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Middle School is $20,729.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smith Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Middle School 20th of 250 Connecticut public middle schools. (See Smith Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Glastonbury School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Glastonbury School District 23rd of 158 Connecticut school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Smith Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.74 26th 248 89.5%
2007 80.06 31st 250 87.6%
2008 81.48 25th 252 90.1%
2009 81.75 23rd 255 91.0%
2010 80.09 40th 268 85.1%
2011 79.26 41st 269 84.8%
2012 77.97 46th 272 83.1%
2013 80.67 24th 278 91.4%
2015 87.91 24th 280 91.4%
2016 89.85 9th 246 96.3%
2017 87.12 21st 250 91.6%
2018 87.42 24th 249 90.4%
2019 88.84 22nd 259 91.5%
2021 92.19 17th 275 93.8%
2022 87.06 29th 250 88.4%
2023 87.48 29th 249 88.4%
2024 89.40 20th 250 92.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 88.03 2nd 8 75.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.00 13th 23 43.5%
2019 55.34 10th 25 60.0%
2021 74.67 48th 244 80.3%
2023 46.83 17th 20 15.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 74.32 26th 104 75.0%
2021 84.87 25th 218 88.5%
2022 87.37 8th 106 92.5%
2023 87.53 9th 109 91.7%
2024 80.07 17th 114 85.1%
See the entire list of Best Connecticut Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.81 28th 160 82.5%
2019 83.86 19th 169 88.8%
2021 90.85 14th 235 94.0%
2022 83.27 24th 166 85.5%
2023 82.04 27th 160 83.1%
2024 84.22 21st 161 87.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.21 46th 104 55.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.33 20th 164 87.8%
2019 84.34 25th 167 85.0%
2021 90.09 19th 224 91.5%
2022 84.73 22nd 169 87.0%
2023 84.90 18th 158 88.6%
2024 86.99 17th 157 89.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.08 4th 10 60.0%
2019 71.72 3rd 8 62.5%
2021 69.66 8th 27 70.4%
2022 69.41 4th 11 63.6%
2023 61.14 7th 13 46.2%
2024 65.41 4th 12 66.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.82 4th 97 95.9%
2021 79.97 24th 146 83.6%
2022 78.52 10th 97 89.7%
2023 92.05 8th 99 91.9%
2024 93.30 10th 104 90.4%
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Rank History for White students at Smith Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.46 29th 168 82.7%
2019 81.74 24th 166 85.5%
2021 84.05 18th 175 89.7%
2022 73.93 38th 151 74.8%
2023 78.53 27th 158 82.9%
2024 80.96 21st 154 86.4%
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Data source: test scores: Connecticut Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Connecticut State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Smith Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 651 14 14 8 1 n/a n/a 0 688
1989 625 14 17 21 4 n/a n/a 0 681
1990 667 20 29 24 2 n/a n/a 0 742
1991 635 14 22 21 1 n/a n/a 0 693
1992 608 21 22 25 0 n/a n/a 0 676
1993 615 19 36 22 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1994 690 24 34 28 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1995 685 32 35 33 2 n/a n/a 0 787
1996 685 32 35 33 2 n/a n/a 0 787
1997 743 22 31 26 2 n/a n/a 0 824
1998 751 30 45 30 2 n/a n/a 0 858
1999 758 27 44 31 1 n/a n/a 0 861
2000 801 20 39 32 0 n/a n/a 0 892
2001 835 27 53 24 0 n/a n/a 0 939
2002 890 23 60 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1007
2003 890 23 60 33 1 n/a n/a 0 1007
2004 943 24 50 36 1 n/a n/a 0 1054
2005 924 27 49 34 0 n/a n/a 0 1034
2006 906 26 53 36 0 n/a n/a 0 1021
2007 920 29 65 32 1 n/a n/a 0 1047
2008 923 30 71 45 1 n/a n/a 0 1070
2009 958 33 92 43 2 n/a n/a 0 1128
2010 937 42 99 48 2 n/a n/a 0 1128
2011 913 34 96 54 2 0 14 0 1113
2012 845 30 100 68 0 0 33 0 1076
2013 783 24 110 71 0 0 37 0 1025
2014 790 28 109 71 1 3 32 0 1034
2015 798 30 89 71 1 3 39 0 1031
2016 790 28 99 71 2 0 46 0 1036
2017 764 26 105 67 2 2 44 0 1010
2018 731 30 106 68 1 2 43 0 981
2019 680 30 108 86 2 0 45 0 951
2020 639 32 120 97 1 0 54 0 943
2021 619 23 116 96 1 0 55 0 910
2022 579 28 117 91 1 0 49 0 865
2023 541 27 113 115 0 0 54 3 853
2024 533 20 110 119 3 0 55 1 841

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smith Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 49.0 14.0 n/a
1989 681 49.1 13.8 n/a
1990 742 55.9 13.2 n/a
1991 693 54.8 12.6 n/a
1992 676 51.2 13.2 2.4
1993 692 51.7 13.4 0.3
1994 776 50.9 15.2 5.4
1995 787 53.2 14.8 5.1
1996 787 53.2 14.8 5.1
1997 824 62.0 13.3 4.4
1998 858 63.7 13.5 3.8
1999 861 69.0 12.5 4.9
2000 892 67.5 13.2 2.9
2001 939 72.3 13.0 n/a
2002 1007 80.0 12.6 3.7
2003 1007 80.0 12.6 3.7
2004 1054 79.1 13.3 4.2
2005 1034 70.5 14.7 n/a
2006 1021 71.1 14.4 3.4
2007 1047 71.1 14.7 4.2
2008 1070 81.4 13.1 4.3
2009 1128 85.2 13.9 4.8
2010 1128 77.3 14.5 7.5
2011 1113 71.2 15.6 7.4
2012 1076 81.6 13.1 7.8
2013 1025 78.0 13.1 7.7
2014 1034 79.5 13.0 9.7
2015 1031 74.0 13.9 8.9
2016 1036 79.0 13.1 8.9
2017 1010 73.9 13.6 8.9
2018 981 73.6 13.3 9
2019 951 65.1 14.6 12.3
2020 943 76.3 12.3 12.4
2021 910 67.2 13.5 13.2
2022 865 62.4 13.8 11
2023 853 77.8 10.9 14.8
2024 841 66.8 12.5 13.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smith Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 688 49.0 14.0 n/a
1989 681 49.1 13.8 n/a
1990 742 55.9 13.2 n/a
1991 693 54.8 12.6 n/a
1992 676 51.2 13.2 2.4
1993 692 51.7 13.4 0.3
1994 776 50.9 15.2 5.4
1995 787 53.2 14.8 5.1
1996 787 53.2 14.8 5.1
1997 824 62.0 13.3 4.4
1998 858 63.7 13.5 3.8
1999 861 69.0 12.5 4.9
2000 892 67.5 13.2 2.9
2001 939 72.3 13.0 n/a
2002 1007 80.0 12.6 3.7
2003 1007 80.0 12.6 3.7
2004 1054 79.1 13.3 4.2
2005 1034 70.5 14.7 n/a
2006 1021 71.1 14.4 3.4
2007 1047 71.1 14.7 4.2
2008 1070 81.4 13.1 4.3
2009 1128 85.2 13.9 4.8
2010 1128 77.3 14.5 7.5
2011 1113 71.2 15.6 7.4
2012 1076 81.6 13.1 7.8
2013 1025 78.0 13.1 7.7
2014 1034 79.5 13.0 9.7
2015 1031 74.0 13.9 8.9
2016 1036 79.0 13.1 8.9
2017 1010 73.9 13.6 8.9
2018 981 73.6 13.3 9
2019 951 65.1 14.6 12.3
2020 943 76.3 12.3 12.4
2021 910 67.2 13.5 13.2
2022 865 62.4 13.8 11
2023 853 77.8 10.9 14.8
2024 841 66.8 12.5 13.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Smith Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $22,186
2019 $22,456
2020 $18,324
2021 $18,748
2022 $20,024
2023 $20,729

Data source: Connecticut Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 22nd of 259 Middle schoolsRanks 29th of 249 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Middle School)79.772.1
 7.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Glastonbury School District)78.871.9
 6.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)56.148.8
 7.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smith Middle School)73.166.8
 6.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Glastonbury School District)72.466.8
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)46.139.9
 6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Middle School)78.371.7
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Glastonbury School District)77.271.5
 5.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Connecticut)55.848.5
 7.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smith Middle School)70.263.5
 6.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Glastonbury School District)69.262.9
 6.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Connecticut)43.536.2
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students951853
 10.3%
African American3027
 10%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian108113
 4.6%
Hispanic86115
 33.7%
Pacific Islander00
White680541
 20.4%
Two or More Races4554
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.3%14.8%
 2.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Smith Middle School

Students who attend Smith Middle School usually go on to attend Glastonbury High School

Students at Smith Middle School are 63% White, 14% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes. Smith Middle School ranks in the top 8.0% of Connecticut middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 841 students attended Smith Middle School.


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