Michael E. Smith Middle School vs Joseph Metcalf School
Michael E. Smith Middle School has a higher overall rating of 5.6/10 compared to 1.7/10. Michael E. Smith Middle School is significantly larger with 511 students, about 2.5× the size of Joseph Metcalf School (205). In math proficiency, Joseph Metcalf School leads at 42.0%.
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Michael E. Smith Middle School
South Hadley, MA
5.6/10
Middle School5th – 8th
511 students
Joseph Metcalf School
Holyoke, MA
1.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
205 students
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| Metric | Michael E. Smith Middle School | Joseph Metcalf School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.6 / 10 | 1.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.8 | 1.8 |
| Growth Score | 7.1 | 1.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 4.3 | 2.6 |
| State Rank | #1,169 of 1,793 | #1,793 of 1,793 |
| State Percentile | 35th | 0th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Michael E. Smith Middle School | Joseph Metcalf School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 36.0% | 42.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 37.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Michael E. Smith Middle School | Joseph Metcalf School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 511 | 205 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 11.6:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| District | South Hadley | Holyoke |
| City | South Hadley | Holyoke |
Neighborhood
| Metric | South Hadley (01075) | Holyoke (01040) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $93,646 | $51,892 |
| Median Home Value | $324,800 | $255,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,264 | $1,016 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 50.2% | 24.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.3% | 23.7% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 19 min |