Michael E. Smith Middle School vs Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Michael E. Smith Middle School
South Hadley · Public middle · Grades 5–8
505 students
Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School
South Hadley · Charter high · Grades 7–12
397 students
| Measure | Michael E. Smith Middle School South Hadley, Massachusetts | Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School South Hadley, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #228 of 300 | #151 of 300 |
| National rank | #9227 of 15,369 | #3407 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 505 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | South Hadley | South Hadley |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.6 vs 42.7).
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 37%).
- •Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.5).
- •Michael E. Smith Middle School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 397.
- •Michael E. Smith Middle School is a public school while Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Michael E. Smith Middle School better than Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School ranks higher (69.6 vs 42.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Michael E. Smith Middle School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between South Hadley and South Hadley in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Michael E. Smith Middle School: 505. Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Michael E. Smith Middle School and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School rank in Massachusetts?
Michael E. Smith Middle School is 228th of 300 and Pioneer Valley Performing Arts Charter Public School is 151st of 300 among middle schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).