Smith Middle School

smith.troy.k12.mi.us

599 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Smith Middle School, located in Troy, Michigan, serves as a prominent educational institution within the highly-regarded Troy School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school readiness. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Smith Middle School emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging students to explore diverse extracurricular interests, including athletics, performing arts, and various student-led clubs.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement, striving to create a safe, inclusive space where students can grow socially and emotionally. With a focus on preparing students for the challenges of the 21st century, Smith Middle School leverages technology and collaborative learning practices to ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed. Its commitment to excellence is reflected in its active parent-teacher community and its consistent efforts to maintain high standards of instructional quality.

599

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	293
Hispanic	32
Black	46
Asian	204
Two or More	21
Pacific Islander	3

White
293 (48.9%)
Asian
204 (34.1%)
Black
46 (7.7%)
Hispanic
32 (5.3%)
Two or More
21 (3.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Troy School District
Phone:	(248)823-4700
Website:	http://smith.troy.k12.mi.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	599
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	48
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 184

Grade 7 203

Grade 8 212