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.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 47% | 74% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (11-12) | 37% | 71% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 11% |
| Black | 40% | 15% |
| White | 19% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- York Edgar Fahs Smith Steam Academy Math: 22% | Reading: 57%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-8 | 275 students10
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701 Texas Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1240 0 3-8 275 - York West York Area Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 56%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 742 students10
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1700 Bannister St
York, PA 17404
(717) 845-1671 0.7 6-8 742 - York Devers School Math: 9% | Reading: 27%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 638 students10
0.8 miles
801 Chanceford Ave
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1210 0.8 PK-8 638 - York Ferguson School Math: 8% | Reading: 15%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 654 students10
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525 N Newberry St
York, PA 17404
(717) 849-1344 0.8 PK-8 654 - York Lincoln Charter School Charter School
Math: 15% | Reading: 30%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 670 students10
0.8 miles
559 W King Street
York, PA 17401
(717) 699-1573 0.8 K-5 670
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