Smith MS

www.solanco.org

367 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Smith Middle School is a public middle school located in Quarryville, Pennsylvania, serving as part of the Solanco School District. Situated at 645 Kirkwood Pike, the school plays a central role in the local community by providing an educational environment tailored to students in the middle grades. As part of the broader Solanco district, the school focuses on a balanced curriculum designed to support academic growth while preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school's digital presence at [www.solanco.org](http://www.solanco.org) serves as a hub for parents, students, and faculty to stay informed about district-wide policies, academic calendars, and school-specific news. Smith Middle School emphasizes the values of the Solanco community, prioritizing student engagement, character development, and the pursuit of excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities. Through its partnership with families and the surrounding Quarryville area, the school strives to create a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the unique developmental needs of its adolescent student body.

367

Total Students

34.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	43
Black	16
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
289 (78.7%)
Hispanic
43 (11.7%)
Black
16 (4.4%)
Two or More
16 (4.4%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Solanco SD
Phone:	(717)786-2244
Website:	http://www.solanco.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 113

Grade 7 132

Grade 8 122