Smith Middle School

www.dearbornschools.org

525 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Smith Middle School, located at 23851 Yale St in Dearborn, Michigan, is a public institution serving students within the Dearborn Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares middle-school-aged students for the rigors of high school and beyond. As part of a diverse and large school district, Smith Middle School emphasizes both core curriculum standards and the development of essential social and life skills during the formative adolescent years.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Dearborn Public Schools, focusing on fostering a supportive learning community that encourages student achievement, character development, and academic excellence. Families and community members can access resources, school calendars, and policy information through the district’s official website at http://www.dearbornschools.org. By integrating modern educational practices with a focus on student engagement, Smith Middle School strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where all students are empowered to reach their full potential.

525

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	415
Hispanic	32
Black	53
Asian	15
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
415 (79.0%)
Black
53 (10.1%)
Hispanic
32 (6.1%)
Asian
15 (2.9%)
Two or More
9 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dearborn City School District
Phone:	(313)827-2800
Website:	http://www.dearbornschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	525
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 172

Grade 7 161

Grade 8 192