Serving 565 students in grades 7-8, Smithfield Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Smithfield Middle serves the northeast part of Smithfield, VA, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 167 square miles. Most families in this area typically have a 15-20 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 9 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 14.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smithfield Middle School's student population of 565 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Primarily virtual)
(Primarily virtual)
Total Students
565 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Every child is college, career and life ready.
School Rankings
Smithfield Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithfield Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#764 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)70%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
28%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.8%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Panther
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smithfield Middle School's ranking?
Smithfield Middle School is ranked #764 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Smithfield Middle School?
565 students attend Smithfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Smithfield Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smithfield Middle School?
Smithfield Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smithfield Middle School offer ?
Smithfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Primarily virtual).
What school district is Smithfield Middle School part of?
Smithfield Middle School is part of Isle Of Wight County School District.
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