Serving 894 students in grades 6-8, Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 894 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School's student population of 894 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1000 out of 1792 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)71%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)60-64%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
17%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
60%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School's ranking?
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School is ranked #1000 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School often compared to?
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward E. Drew Jr. Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School?
894 students attend Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School?
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School offer ?
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School part of?
Donald B. Dixon-lyle R. Smith Middle School is part of Stafford County School District.
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