Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School serves 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%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 37% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 81% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
642 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)47%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)37%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
39%
15%
Black
40%
14%
White
19%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School?
642 students attend Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School?
Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School offer ?
Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School part of?
Edgar Fahs Smith Middle School is part of York City School District.
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