Smith Middle School
Smith Middle School serves 981 students in grades 7-8.
Smith Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 57%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Smith Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Smith Middle School's student population of 981 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2010) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 981 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
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School Comparison
Smith Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 951 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Smith Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
Overall Testing Rank | #156 out of 951 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 57% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 11% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 25% |
| Black | 3% | 13% |
| White | 75% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glastonbury School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Smith Middle School is Glastonbury High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sunset Ridge Middle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- East Hartford Dr. Thomas S. O'connell School Math: 36% | Reading: 43%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 537 students10
1.0 miles
301 May Rd.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5460 1 K-5 537 - Glastonbury Glastonbury/east Hartford Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 457 students10
1.0 miles
95 Oak Street
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 633-4455 1 PK-5 457 - Glastonbury Hebron Avenue School Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 371 students10
1.1 miles
1363 Hebron Avenue
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7875 1.1 K-5 371 - Glastonbury Glastonbury High School Math: 68% | Reading: 81%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 9-12 | 1,997 student10
1.5 miles
330 Hubbard St.
Glastonbury, CT 06033
(860) 652-7200 1.5 9-12 1,997 - East Hartford Governor William Pitkin School Math: 40% | Reading: 46%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 353 students10
1.5 miles
330 Hills St.
East Hartford, CT 06118
(860) 622-5480 1.5 K-5 353
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