Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle

503 Deacon Road
Fredericksburg, VA 22405

887 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle School, located on Deacon Road in Fredericksburg, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution within the Stafford County Public Schools system. Named in honor of two prominent figures in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. It typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, acting as a transitional bridge between elementary education and the more specialized curriculum found in high school.

The school is known for its commitment to a comprehensive middle school experience, emphasizing both core academic subjects and a variety of extracurricular activities. By focusing on developmental needs unique to adolescents, Dixon-Smith strives to cultivate responsible, well-rounded citizens. Through its partnership with families and the local Fredericksburg community, the school aims to provide a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to pursue personal excellence, build character, and develop the critical thinking skills necessary for future success.

887

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Donald B. Dixon-Lyle R. Smith Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	534
Hispanic	137
Black	118
Asian	29
Two or More	65
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
534 (60.2%)
Hispanic
137 (15.4%)
Black
118 (13.3%)
Two or More
65 (7.3%)
Asian
29 (3.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Stafford County Public Schools
Phone:	(540)899-0860
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	887
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 296

Grade 7 305

Grade 8 286