Excellent
#393 of 3,441 schools in OH
Top 11% in state
Smith Middle School
Elementary School · Vandalia-butler City · Dayton, OH
A Vandalia-butler City elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3625 Little York Rd, Dayton, OH 45414
- Math 79% proficient (2022)
- Reading 75% proficient (2022)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith Middle School score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2013–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 77% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smith Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,708/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dayton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,824
Median home value
$163,200
Median rent
$867/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
67.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45414; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 781 | Compare → |
| St ChristopherPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–8 | 2.4 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Gloria Dei Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–9 | 2.8 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Charity Adams Earley Girls AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 320 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vandalia-butler City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,625NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith Middle School is listed in Vandalia-Butler City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Middle School
Smith Middle School is a public elementary school in Dayton, OH, part of Vandalia-butler City, serving approximately 430 students in grades 4th-5th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #393 of 3,441 schools in OH. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Middle School
What grades does Smith Middle School serve?
Smith Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Smith Middle School?
Smith Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Middle School rank in OH?
Smith Middle School ranks #393 of 3,441 schools in OH.
What is Smith Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Smith Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Middle School has 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Smith Middle School a charter school?
No, Smith Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Middle School a Title I school?
No, Smith Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Middle School?
42.1% of students at Smith Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.7%
- Phone
- (937) 415-7000
- Area population (ZIP 45414)
- 20,479
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 45414; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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