Middle Schools in South Hadley

South Hadley, Massachusetts is home to one middle school, the Michael E. Smith Middle School. This school serves students in grades 6-8 and has an enrollment of 526 students. The school's academic performance, as measured by MCAS proficiency rates, is generally below the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, but exceeds the state average in Science.

The South Hadley school district has seen the Michael E. Smith Middle School's ranking among Massachusetts middle schools fluctuate over the past three years, from a 2-star rating in 2021-2022 to a 3-star rating in the two most recent school years. This suggests the school's performance may be improving relative to other middle schools in the state. The school has a predominantly White student population, with a significant Hispanic minority, and its racial diversity is lower than the state average.

Overall, the Michael E. Smith Middle School appears to be a relatively average-performing middle school in Massachusetts, with some areas of strength and areas for improvement. The school's ranking and performance have shown some fluctuation in recent years, suggesting the need for continued monitoring and improvement efforts. Without additional data on other middle schools in the region, it is difficult to make meaningful comparisons, but the information provided offers a detailed look at the performance and characteristics of the sole middle school serving the South Hadley community.