Michael E. Smith Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025South Hadley, Massachusetts 01075 · South Hadley
#228 of 300 middle schools in Massachusetts
#9227 of 15,369 nationally
About Michael E. Smith Middle School
Michael E. Smith Middle School is a public middle located in South Hadley, in the South Hadley school district of Massachusetts, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 505 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 228th of 300 ranked middle schools in Massachusetts. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 505.
There are 5 schools in South Hadley; Michael E. Smith Middle School ranks 5th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)36%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Michael E. Smith Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 505
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 36%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Michael E. Smith Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mosier
South Hadley · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
365 students · 204 m away
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
South Hadley · Charter high · Grades 7–12
397 students · 1.9 km away
South Hadley High
South Hadley · Public high · Grades 9–12
479 students · 2.1 km away
Plains Elementary
South Hadley · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
271 students · 2.1 km away
Fairview Elementary
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students · 4.3 km away
E N White Elementary
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students · 4.7 km away
Kelly Elementary
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
464 students · 5.2 km away
Hampden Charter School of Science
Chicopee · Charter high · Grades 6–12
938 students · 5.6 km away
Bowie
Chicopee · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
260 students · 5.6 km away
H.B. Lawrence School
Holyoke · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students · 5.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Massachusetts with a comparable Enrollment.
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508 students
Frost Middle School
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508 students
Norwell Middle School
Norwell · Public middle · Grades 6–8
509 students
Quabbin Regional Middle School
Barre · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
Dr. Kevin M. Hurley Middle School
Seekonk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Michael E. Smith Middle School a good school?
Michael E. Smith Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 42.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #228 of 300 in Massachusetts. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Michael E. Smith Middle School rank in Massachusetts?
Michael E. Smith Middle School ranks #228 of 300 middle schools in Massachusetts and #9227 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Michael E. Smith Middle School?
Michael E. Smith Middle School had 505 students in 2025.
Is Michael E. Smith Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Michael E. Smith Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Michael E. Smith Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Michael E. Smith Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.