Summary:
The city of Smithfield, Pennsylvania is home to a single standout elementary school, Smithfield Elementary School, which is part of the Albert Gallatin Area School District. Despite the district's overall ranking of 401 out of 610 in Pennsylvania and a 2-star rating, Smithfield Elementary consistently ranks in the top 50% of Pennsylvania elementary schools with a 3-star rating.
Smithfield Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with PSSA test scores significantly exceeding the district and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In 2023-2024, the school had 56.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 35.2% for the district and 40.4% for the state. In PSSA Science, the school had an impressive 87.2% of students proficient or better, compared to 58.1% for the district and 65.8% for the state. The school's PSSA English Language Arts scores also surpass the district and state averages.
Despite serving a population where 100% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very economically disadvantaged student body, Smithfield Elementary School is able to achieve these exceptional academic results. The school's relatively high per-student spending of $15,174 and low student-teacher ratio of 16.3 suggest the district is allocating resources effectively to support student learning. While the broader district may have room for improvement, Smithfield Elementary School stands out as a shining example of what can be achieved with the right strategies and resource allocation.
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