Summary:
Smith Middle School is a public middle school located in Troy, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 611 students. The school is part of the Troy School District, which is ranked 49th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Smith Middle School has consistently maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating its strong academic performance.
Smith Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 52.54% White, 30.93% Asian, 6.06% African American, 4.91% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups. This diversity is higher than nearby schools like Boulan Park Middle School, which has a larger percentage of Asian students. Academically, Smith Middle School's students consistently outperform the state and district averages in M-Step and PSAT assessments across various subjects and grade levels, with 64.8% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step Math, compared to 66% for the Troy School District and 32.1% for the state of Michigan. The school's performance across different student subgroups, including Asian, African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students, as well as English Language Learners and students with special needs, is also noteworthy.
While Smith Middle School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, from 5.2% in 2018-2019 to 16.3% in 2021-2022, the school still performs better than the state average in this metric. Additionally, the school's per-student spending has increased from $12,314 in 2019-2020 to $16,229 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and may contribute to its strong academic performance. Overall, Smith Middle School is an exemplary educational institution within the Troy School District, consistently outperforming its peers in academic achievement and providing a diverse and supportive learning environment for its students.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Troy School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
46th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,229
Students who attend Smith Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Smith Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.8
Number of students: 611
Racial breakdown:
White:
52.5%
Asian:
30.9%
African American:
6.1%
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Two or more races:
5.1%
Hispanic:
4.9%
Pacific Islander:
0.3%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.7%
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