Below Average
#2196 of 2,846 schools in PA
Middle Smithfield EL Sch
Elementary School · East Stroudsburg Area Sd · East Stroudsburg, PA
An East Stroudsburg Area Sd elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5180 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
- Math 35% vs PA 46% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle Smithfield EL Sch score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Middle Smithfield EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,044
Median home value
$219,400
Median rent
$1,238/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 18302; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Stroudsburg EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 593 | Compare → |
| Smithfield EL SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Notre Dame Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–6 | 2.7 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| TcelcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 2.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East Stroudsburg Area Sd
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $21,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Middle Smithfield EL Sch is listed in East Stroudsburg Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle Smithfield EL Sch
Middle Smithfield EL Sch is a public elementary school in East Stroudsburg, PA, part of East Stroudsburg Area Sd, serving approximately 412 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,196 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle Smithfield EL Sch
What grades does Middle Smithfield EL Sch serve?
Middle Smithfield EL Sch serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Middle Smithfield EL Sch?
Middle Smithfield EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 412 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle Smithfield EL Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle Smithfield EL Sch is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle Smithfield EL Sch rank in PA?
Middle Smithfield EL Sch ranks #2,196 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Middle Smithfield EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle Smithfield EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Middle Smithfield EL Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle Smithfield EL Sch has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Middle Smithfield EL Sch a charter school?
No, Middle Smithfield EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle Smithfield EL Sch a Title I school?
No, Middle Smithfield EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle Smithfield EL Sch?
58.3% of students at Middle Smithfield EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 412
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.1%
- Phone
- (570) 223-8082
- Area population (ZIP 18302)
- 17,593
- Area average commute
- 51.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 18302; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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