Middle Schools in Solanco School District

The Solanco School District in Pennsylvania is home to two middle schools: Smith Middle School and Swift Middle School. Both schools are performing below the state average on several key metrics, including PSSA test scores, School Digger rankings, and the overall district rating.

According to the data, both Smith Middle School and Swift Middle School have lower proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts compared to the state average across all grade levels. Additionally, the schools are ranked in the bottom half of Pennsylvania middle schools, with Smith Middle School ranked 549th out of 873 and Swift Middle School ranked 550th out of 873 for the 2024-2025 school year. The Solanco School District, which both schools are a part of, is also rated 2 out of 5 stars by School Digger, indicating below-average performance.

Despite the similar performance of the two schools, there are some notable differences. Smith Middle School has 359 students, while Swift Middle School has 341 students. Both schools have a 1.4% dropout rate, but Smith Middle School has a higher free/reduced lunch rate at 49.03% compared to Swift Middle School's 46.04%. Additionally, Swift Middle School spends $19,093 per student, while Smith Middle School spends $16,761 per student, a difference of nearly $2,500 per student.