Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School
Tel:
(540)899-0860
- Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School serves 785 students in grades 6-8.
- 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 81% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 50%.
School Overview
- Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School's student population of 785 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 785 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #517 out of 1,796 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 15% |
| Black | 10% | 23% |
| White | 72% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 19% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stafford Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fredericksburg Grafton Village Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 610 students
0.0 miles
501 Deacon Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540)373-5454 0.0 PK-5 610 - Fredericksburg Conway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 812 students
1.3 miles
105 Primmer House Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540)361-1455 1.3 PK-5 812 - Fredericksburg Falmouth Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 586 students
2.0 miles
1000 Forbes St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540)373-7458 2.0 PK-5 586 - Fredericksburg Edward E. Drew Junior Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 566 students
2.3 miles
501 Cambridge St
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540)371-1415 2.3 6-8 566 - Fredericksburg Ferry Farm Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 662 students
2.5 miles
20 Pendleton Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22405
(540)373-7366 2.5 PK-5 662
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