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Smoketown Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 644 students

 

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Posted November 5, 2009

They are the best. The best teachers make the best students. My second grader reads like a 5th grader.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 14, 2007

My daughter is learning so much and they have helped her in every way. the teachers do really well with her and i'm glad she is getting the help she needs and that it is fun for her. she likes all her teachers and classmates. the school year so far is going great.
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Posted August 28, 2007

This school is Great. My daughter goes here & you couldn't ask for nothing more. The teachers are very good w/ the kids & do the best to make sure they are keeping up. My daughter has learned so much in this school in just Kindergarden looking forward to many years here.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 80% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
74%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 82% in 2012.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
88%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 73% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2012.

111 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 64% in 2012.

114 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 77% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
73%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female79%
Male86%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students82%
Female81%
Male83%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students81%
Female84%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic69%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged68%
Students with disabilities (IEP)73%
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students75%
Female78%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White80%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Science

All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic65%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)55%
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students82%
Female78%
Male88%
Black71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White85%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students72%
Female70%
Male75%
Black77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic73%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White71%
Economically disadvantaged65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Writing

All Students90%
Female92%
Male86%
Black73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multi-ethnicn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

Math

All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Blackn/a
Asian91%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White87%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a

Reading

All Students74%
Female77%
Male71%
Blackn/a
Asian82%
Hispanicn/a
Multi-ethnicn/a
White79%
Economically disadvantaged67%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
English language learnersn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The results for reading, writing, science and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Pennsylvania's state standards

Source: Pennsylvania Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 71%
Hispanic 13% 8%
Black 12% 15%
Asian 5% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 96%N/A95%
Source: PA Dept. of Education, 2004-2005

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr Randall McCarty

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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2426 Old Philadelphia Pk
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone: (717) 394-0555

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