Smith MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Quarryville, Pennsylvania 17566 · Solanco SD
#272 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#5712 of 15,369 nationally
About Smith MS
Smith MS is a public middle located in Quarryville, in the Solanco SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 367 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 59.0 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 272nd of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (88th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (32th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 367.
There are 5 schools in Quarryville; Smith MS ranks 3rd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)33%
- Reading proficiency (30%)60%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)48%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.8
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 Smith MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 367
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smith MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Quarryville El Sch
Quarryville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students · 1.0 km away
Solanco HS
Quarryville · Public high · Grades 9–12
980 students · 3.2 km away
Providence El Sch
New Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students · 5.7 km away
Bart-Colerain El Sch
Christiana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
197 students · 6.3 km away
Swift MS
Quarryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
326 students · 9.5 km away
Clermont El Sch
Quarryville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
398 students · 9.7 km away
Martic El Sch
Holtwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
291 students · 12 km away
Paradise El Sch
Paradise · Public elementary · Grades K–6
382 students · 13 km away
Lampeter-Strasburg SHS
Lampeter · Public high · Grades 9–12
890 students · 13 km away
Martin Meylin MS
Lampeter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
686 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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367 students
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367 students
Spring Cove MS
Roaring Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
363 students
Philipsburg-Osceola Area MS
Philipsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
Upper Adams Intrmdt Sch
Arendtsville · Public middle · Grades 4–6
361 students
Beaver Falls MS
Beaver Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smith MS a good school?
Smith MS has a Success Index (US) of 59.0 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #272 of 521 in Pennsylvania. 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 Smith MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Smith MS ranks #272 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #5712 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smith MS?
Smith MS had 367 students in 2025.
Is Smith MS a elementary school or a high school?
Smith MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smith MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smith MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.