Providence El Sch vs Smith MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Providence El Sch
New Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
Smith MS
Quarryville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
367 students
| Measure | Providence El Sch New Providence, Pennsylvania | Smith MS Quarryville, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1031 of 1,627 | #272 of 521 |
| National rank | #26190 of 50,301 | #5712 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 386 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 386 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.4% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | New Providence | Quarryville |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith MS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 48.5).
- •Smith MS does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Smith MS does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Smith MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 53.4%).
- •Smith MS does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.8).
- •Providence El Sch is the larger school with 386 students compared with 367.
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 Providence El Sch better than Smith MS?
On the Success Index (US), Smith MS ranks higher (59.0 vs 48.5 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 Providence El Sch and Smith MS?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between New Providence and Quarryville in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Providence El Sch: 386. Smith MS: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Providence El Sch and Smith MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Providence El Sch is 1031st of 1,627 and Smith MS is 272nd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).