Best Public Schools in Smithfield, PA


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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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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