Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School (Closed 2013)
- Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School served 642 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%) for the 2011-12 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2011-12 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 642 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2012-2013 School Year Data | This School | State Level (PA) |
| Overall School Rank (11-12) | #2722 out of 2962 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 74% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 11% |
| Black | 41% | 15% |
| White | 19% | 66% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | York City School District | |
Source: 2012-2013 (latest school year available) NCES, PA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School is West York Area High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- York Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy Grades: 3-8 | 275 students
0.0 miles
701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717)849-1240 0.0 3-8 275 - York West York Area Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 742 students
0.7 miles
1700 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717)845-1671 0.7 6-8 742 - York Devers School Grades: PK-8 | 638 students
0.8 miles
801 Chanceford Ave
York, PA 17404
(717)849-1210 0.8 PK-8 638 - York Ferguson School Grades: PK-8 | 654 students
0.8 miles
525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404
(717)849-1344 0.8 PK-8 654 - York Lincoln Charter School Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 670 students
0.8 miles
559 W King Street
York, PA 17401
(717)699-1573 0.8 K-5 670
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