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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 82%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 78%) for the 2018-19 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 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
800 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,800 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#753 out of 1800 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
School Reviews
Review Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Nearby Homes for Sale
-
14 DONNA DALE DR
FREDERICKSBURG, VA$415,000- 4 Beds | 3 Baths
- (2.87 miles from school)
-
129 PRINCESS ANNE ST
FREDERICKSBURG, VA$560,000- 4 Beds | 3.5 Baths
- (3.06 miles from school)
-
53 IRON MASTER DR
STAFFORD, VA$640,000- 5 Beds | 3.5 Baths
- (7.29 miles from school)
-
5832 NEW BERNE RD
FREDERICKSBURG, VA$549,900- 4 Beds | 3 Baths
- (9.48 miles from school)
Recent Articles
Life Beyond High School: The Innovative Frontier
Exploring post graduation options for high school students.
Back to School: Getting Up to Date with Required Vaccinations
Stay up to date on the current requirements for vaccinations for school-age children today, as well as some of the problems schools face when parents do not properly immunize their kids.
Utah on its Way to Banning Sex-Ed in Schools
The new bill, which has already passed state lawmakers, would ban public schools from teaching about contraception or sexually transmitted diseases. If it is signed into law by the governor, it will be the most conservative law in the country regarding sex education in schools.
