- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Fredericksburg, VA
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
Federal NCES profile for Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510366002600
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Virginia median.
- #1 of 6
- middle schools in Fredericksburg · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle has class sizes near the Virginia median. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Fredericksburg, VA.
School address
District: Stafford County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510366002600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 510366002600 · Fredericksburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
887 enr · 13.9:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Mountain View High (2,233 students)
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle held near 877 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 64.0 → 59.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mountain View
Mountain View High
2,233 students
- Brooke Point H
Brooke Point High
2,199 students
- Stafford Senio
Stafford Senior High
2,198 students
- Colonial Forge
Colonial Forge High
2,122 students
- North Stafford
North Stafford High
1,982 students
- This school 887
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
887 students
What this shows Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle reports 887 students on the CCD universe file.
How Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle compares
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▼ 47% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 887 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
887
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Virginia - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 44 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.2%
Hispanic or Latino 15.4%
African American 13.3%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stafford County Public Schools reports $13,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooke Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stafford Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Colonial Forge High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| North Stafford High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,199
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,198
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,122
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 1,982
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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Walker-Grant Middle
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Battlefield Middle
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Freedom Middle
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Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~887 students)
Frequently asked questions about Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
How many students attend Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle has 887 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Fredericksburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 894 (2022-23) → 877 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is 13.9:1, which is 0% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle?
30.4% of students at Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle?
The largest demographic group at Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle is White at 60.2% of enrollment, in Fredericksburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle?
Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle rank among middle schools in Fredericksburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle ranks #1 of 6 middle schools in Fredericksburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Fredericksburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Stafford County Public Schools?
Besides Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle, Stafford County Public Schools also operates Mountain View High (2,233 students), Brooke Point High (2,199 students), and Stafford Senior High (2,198 students). See the Stafford County Public Schools district page for the complete list.