Enrollment
505
Massachusetts · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · South Hadley, MA
Michael E. Smith Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Michael E. Smith Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 251092001752
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Michael E. Smith Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in South Hadley · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 505
- students enrolled
Michael E. Smith Middle School has class sizes near the Massachusetts median. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Michael E. Smith Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in South Hadley, MA.
School address
District: South Hadley · Massachusetts
NCES ID 251092001752 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.3:1
vs 12.3:1 Massachusetts avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Michael E. Smith Middle School compares with Massachusetts and U.S. medians
What stands out at Michael E. Smith Middle School
Michael E. Smith Middle School is a mid-sized elementary school in South Hadley, Massachusetts, enrolling 505 students.
At 12.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Massachusetts median, within a few percentage points of the 12.3:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 505 students, its enrollment sits close to the Massachusetts median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,831 scored Massachusetts schools.
Its student body is led by White (75%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 41/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 168 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among South Hadley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Mosier (365 students): Michael E. Smith Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.3:1 vs 12.6:1).
South Hadley also operates South Hadley High (479 students) and Mosier (365 students) alongside Michael E. Smith Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Michael E. Smith Middle School compares
Michael E. Smith Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
41.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $22,458
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 168 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.6, Michael E. Smith Middle School is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Hadley, which includes Michael E. Smith Middle School.
$18,249
Per student
-19%
vs Massachusetts
Avg $22,458
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 54.2%
State 36.9%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Michael E. Smith Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Hadley High | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mosier | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Plains Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Michael E. Smith Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 365
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 271
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in South Hadley
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Massachusetts, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~505 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Michael E. Smith Middle School
How many students attend Michael E. Smith Middle School?
Michael E. Smith Middle School has 505 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in South Hadley, MA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michael E. Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michael E. Smith Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 0% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Michael E. Smith Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Michael E. Smith Middle School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in South Hadley, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Michael E. Smith Middle School?
Michael E. Smith Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Michael E. Smith Middle School rank among public schools in South Hadley?
By Resource Investment Index, Michael E. Smith Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in South Hadley, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in South Hadley on the city page.
Is Michael E. Smith Middle School a good school?
Michael E. Smith Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Massachusetts median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Hadley?
Besides Michael E. Smith Middle School, South Hadley also operates South Hadley High (479 students), Mosier (365 students), and Plains Elementary (271 students). See the South Hadley district page for the complete list.
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