Middle Smithfield Elementary School

Summary:

Middle Smithfield Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 429 students in grades K-5 in the East Stroudsburg Area School District in Pennsylvania. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending and small class sizes, its academic performance consistently ranks in the bottom half of Pennsylvania elementary schools, with proficiency rates below state and district averages.

The school faces significant challenges, with 66.2% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students. While the school's diverse student population is a strength, with African American students outperforming their White peers on standardized tests, the overall academic performance remains a concern. In 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates were 34% in Math, 45.6% in English Language Arts, and 77.2% in Science, compared to state averages of 40.4%, 53%, and 65.8%, respectively.

Compared to other elementary schools in the district, such as Bushkill Elementary, East Stroudsburg Elementary, and Smithfield Elementary, Middle Smithfield Elementary School consistently underperforms, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and a more comprehensive approach to school improvement beyond simply allocating more resources.


Detail:

Public K-5

 5180 Milford Rd
       East Stroudsburg, PA  18302-9706


(570) 223-8082

District: East Stroudsburg Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1023rd of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,522 Help


Students who attend Middle Smithfield Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Lehman Intermediate School
High:    East Stroudsburg Senior High School North

Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  412

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.4%
African American:
22.6%
Two or more races:
19.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Middle Smithfield Elementary School ranks worse than 67% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks last among 6 ranked elementary schools in the East Stroudsburg Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Middle Smithfield Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.4%), African American (22.6%), two or more races (19.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the East Stroudsburg Area School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle Smithfield Elementary School is 10.8, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the East Stroudsburg Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle Smithfield Elementary School is $22,522. 3 elementary schools in the East Stroudsburg Area School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middle Smithfield Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle Smithfield Elementary School 1023rd of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Middle Smithfield Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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East Stroudsburg Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Stroudsburg Area School District 416th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Middle Smithfield Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Middle Smithfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 44.77 832nd 1302 36.1%
2004 45.58 851st 1308 34.9%
2005 60.88 610th 1299 53.0%
2006 52.59 898th 1545 41.9%
2007 60.10 737th 1555 52.6%
2008 53.98 900th 1551 42.0%
2009 46.50 1047th 1549 32.4%
2010 54.10 929th 1579 41.2%
2011 59.10 810th 1597 49.3%
2012 67.37 622nd 1599 61.1%
2013 57.19 842nd 1519 44.6%
2014 57.30 803rd 1467 45.3%
2015 61.44 667th 1474 54.7%
2016 58.88 786th 1554 49.4%
2017 50.65 918th 1547 40.7%
2018 47.50 969th 1530 36.7%
2019 62.05 686th 1544 55.6%
2021 36.88 1003rd 1433 30.0%
2022 38.76 1037th 1534 32.4%
2023 41.52 994th 1534 35.2%
2024 38.73 1023rd 1526 33.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Middle Smithfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 53.13 40th 117 65.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle Smithfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.14 583rd 1414 58.8%
2024 51.01 766th 1432 46.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Middle Smithfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 34.41 1040th 1488 30.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Middle Smithfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.44 544th 1043 47.8%
2024 32.51 739th 1084 31.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Middle Smithfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.77 967th 1495 35.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Middle Smithfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.69 59th 437 86.5%
2024 72.59 72nd 437 83.5%
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Rank History for White students at Middle Smithfield Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.13 747th 1236 39.6%
2024 34.36 896th 1229 27.1%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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: Pennsylvania Dept of Education

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Enrollment information for Middle Smithfield Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 389 4 2 16 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1989 471 16 5 8 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1990 590 17 4 23 0 n/a n/a 0 634
1991 741 22 3 32 0 n/a n/a 0 798
1992 829 29 8 48 0 n/a n/a 0 914
1993 806 30 10 48 0 n/a n/a 0 894
1994 920 53 15 50 0 n/a n/a 0 1038
1995 717 72 19 87 1 n/a n/a 0 896
1996 717 72 19 87 1 n/a n/a 0 896
1997 741 91 15 92 0 n/a n/a 0 939
1998 771 116 13 98 0 n/a n/a 0 998
1999 321 77 10 61 0 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 333 82 8 61 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2001 330 80 10 64 0 n/a n/a 0 484
2002 403 101 25 99 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2003 403 101 25 99 0 n/a n/a 0 628
2004 389 119 21 108 1 n/a n/a 0 638
2005 363 149 32 154 2 n/a n/a 0 700
2006 379 174 34 203 2 n/a n/a 0 792
2007 389 189 28 217 2 n/a n/a 0 825
2008 342 180 32 223 0 n/a n/a 0 777
2009 240 150 29 194 0 n/a n/a 0 613
2010 230 156 20 208 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2011 198 157 19 209 3 0 0 0 586
2012 162 138 14 207 2 0 0 0 523
2013 177 183 13 209 1 0 0 0 583
2014 171 149 13 217 1 0 5 0 556
2015 139 139 14 208 2 1 5 0 508
2016 142 145 14 195 1 2 8 0 507
2017 156 145 15 205 5 1 16 0 543
2018 164 138 14 161 9 2 24 0 512
2019 160 139 8 126 10 4 46 0 493
2020 155 114 7 89 13 1 51 0 430
2021 150 96 5 69 10 2 52 0 384
2022 149 84 5 81 17 2 69 0 407
2023 152 93 8 73 26 2 75 0 429
2024 146 93 7 61 25 1 79 0 412

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 Middle Smithfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 22.0 18.6 n/a
1989 500 26.1 19.1 n/a
1990 634 32.1 19.7 0
1991 798 41.3 19.3 n/a
1992 914 47.9 19.0 n/a
1993 894 42.8 20.9 n/a
1994 1038 46.5 22.3 n/a
1995 896 48.2 18.6 n/a
1996 896 48.2 18.6 n/a
1997 939 54.3 17.3 n/a
1998 998 56.2 17.8 n/a
1999 469 30.0 15.6 n/a
2000 484 32.0 15.1 32
2001 484 32.0 15.1 21.5
2002 628 40.5 15.5 22.5
2003 628 40.5 15.5 22.5
2004 638 40.0 16.0 22.9
2005 700 41.0 17.1 20.1
2006 792 45.7 17.3 36.6
2007 825 48.4 17.0 42.5
2008 777 53.7 14.5 39
2009 613 47.7 12.8 41.8
2010 615 41.0 15.0 51.1
2011 586 40.0 14.6 52.6
2012 523 38.0 13.7 59.3
2013 583 40.0 14.5 62.1
2014 556 39.0 14.2 61.7
2015 508 38.0 13.3 55.9
2016 507 41.0 12.3 60.2
2017 543 39.8 13.6 58.6
2018 512 39.3 13.0 53.5
2019 493 38.9 12.6 58
2020 430 36.5 11.7 58.4
2021 384 33.7 11.3 59.6
2022 407 33.8 12.0 66.3
2023 429 36.8 11.6 66.2
2024 412 37.8 10.8 58.3

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 Middle Smithfield Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 411 22.0 18.6 n/a
1989 500 26.1 19.1 n/a
1990 634 32.1 19.7 0
1991 798 41.3 19.3 n/a
1992 914 47.9 19.0 n/a
1993 894 42.8 20.9 n/a
1994 1038 46.5 22.3 n/a
1995 896 48.2 18.6 n/a
1996 896 48.2 18.6 n/a
1997 939 54.3 17.3 n/a
1998 998 56.2 17.8 n/a
1999 469 30.0 15.6 n/a
2000 484 32.0 15.1 32
2001 484 32.0 15.1 21.5
2002 628 40.5 15.5 22.5
2003 628 40.5 15.5 22.5
2004 638 40.0 16.0 22.9
2005 700 41.0 17.1 20.1
2006 792 45.7 17.3 36.6
2007 825 48.4 17.0 42.5
2008 777 53.7 14.5 39
2009 613 47.7 12.8 41.8
2010 615 41.0 15.0 51.1
2011 586 40.0 14.6 52.6
2012 523 38.0 13.7 59.3
2013 583 40.0 14.5 62.1
2014 556 39.0 14.2 61.7
2015 508 38.0 13.3 55.9
2016 507 41.0 12.3 60.2
2017 543 39.8 13.6 58.6
2018 512 39.3 13.0 53.5
2019 493 38.9 12.6 58
2020 430 36.5 11.7 58.4
2021 384 33.7 11.3 59.6
2022 407 33.8 12.0 66.3
2023 429 36.8 11.6 66.2
2024 412 37.8 10.8 58.3

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 Middle Smithfield Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,182 (6.1%) $18,351 (93.9%) $19,533
2020 $1,340 (6.2%) $20,348 (93.8%) $21,687
2021 $1,625 (6.8%) $22,225 (93.2%) $23,850
2022 $1,290 (5.7%) $21,231 (94.3%) $22,522

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle Smithfield Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 686th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 994th of 1534 Elementary schools
 20.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Middle Smithfield Elementary School)68.333.4
 34.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Middle Smithfield Elementary School)82.546.6
 35.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Middle Smithfield Elementary School)40.549.1
 8.6%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Middle Smithfield Elementary School)78.571.7
 6.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Middle Smithfield Elementary School)62.649.1
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Middle Smithfield Elementary School)52.133.9
 18.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Middle Smithfield Elementary School)70.245.9
 24.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Middle Smithfield Elementary School)52.338.3
 14%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Middle Smithfield Elementary School)78.571.7
 6.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Middle Smithfield Elementary School)70.847.1
 23.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493429
 13%
African American13993
 33.1%
American Indian1026
 160%
Asian88
Hispanic12673
 42.1%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White160152
 5%
Two or More Races4675
 63%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58%66.2%
 8.2%


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Middle Smithfield Elementary School ranks 1023rd of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Middle Smithfield Elementary School are 35% White, 23% African American, 19% Two or more races, 15% Hispanic, 6% American Indian, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Middle Smithfield Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Lehman Intermediate School
High : East Stroudsburg Senior High School North

In the 2023-24 school year, 412 students attended Middle Smithfield Elementary School.


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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.

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