Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School serves 800 students in grades 6-8.
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School's student population of 800 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 800 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
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School Comparison
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #890 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 73% | 72% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 83% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 16% |
| Black | 11% | 22% |
| White | 68% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stafford County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School is James Monroe High School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Edward E. Drew Junior Middle School (2.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Grafton Village Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Fredericksburg Grafton Village Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 82%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 631 students10
0.0 miles
501 Deacon Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-5454 0 PK-5 631 - Fredericksburg Conway Elementary School Math: 77% | Reading: 78%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 792 students10
1.3 miles
105 Primmer House Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 361-1455 1.3 PK-5 792 - Fredericksburg Falmouth Elementary School Math: 76% | Reading: 73%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 679 students10
2.0 miles
1000 Forbes St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7458 2 PK-5 679 - Fredericksburg Edward E. Drew Junior Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 78%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 531 students10
2.3 miles
501 Cambridge St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 371-1415 2.3 6-8 531 - Fredericksburg Ferry Farm Elementary School Math: 85% | Reading: 78%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 637 students10
2.5 miles
20 Pendleton Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540) 373-7366 2.5 PK-5 637
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