Hershey Early Childhood Ctr vs Middle Smithfield El Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 152 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr
Hershey · Public elementary · Grades K–1
420 students
Middle Smithfield El Sch
East Stroudsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
| Measure | Hershey Early Childhood Ctr Hershey, Pennsylvania | Middle Smithfield El Sch East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 1,627 | #637 of 1,627 |
| National rank | #3738 of 50,301 | #13504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 420 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 57.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Hershey | East Stroudsburg |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hershey Early Childhood Ctr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 66.9).
- •Hershey Early Childhood Ctr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 57.1%).
- •Middle Smithfield El Sch does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.7).
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 Hershey Early Childhood Ctr better than Middle Smithfield El Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Hershey Early Childhood Ctr ranks higher (82.3 vs 66.9 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 Hershey Early Childhood Ctr and Middle Smithfield El Sch?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Hershey and East Stroudsburg in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr: 420. Middle Smithfield El Sch: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hershey Early Childhood Ctr and Middle Smithfield El Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Hershey Early Childhood Ctr is 253rd of 1,627 and Middle Smithfield El Sch is 637th of 1,627 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).