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Smithfield Middle
Middle School · Isle of Wight County Public Schools · Smithfield, VA
An Isle of Wight County Public Schools middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
14175 Turner Drive, Smithfield, VA 23430
- Math 76% vs VA 67% (2025)
- Reading 80% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smithfield Middle score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 79%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 78% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
39.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smithfield Middle 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,281/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smithfield), 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
$103,580
Median home value
$347,700
Median rent
$1,162/mo
College educated
31.6%
Homeownership
86.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23430; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgie D. Tyler MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 373 | 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.
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,320NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smithfield Middle is listed in Isle of Wight County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smithfield Middle
Smithfield Middle is a public middle school in Smithfield, VA, part of Isle of Wight County Public Schools, serving approximately 601 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,085 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smithfield Middle
What grades does Smithfield Middle serve?
Smithfield Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Smithfield Middle?
Smithfield Middle has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithfield Middle is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smithfield Middle rank in VA?
Smithfield Middle ranks #1,085 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Smithfield Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Smithfield Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Smithfield Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smithfield Middle has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smithfield Middle a charter school?
No, Smithfield Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smithfield Middle a Title I school?
No, Smithfield Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smithfield Middle?
39.8% of students at Smithfield Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Isle of Wight County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.5%
- Phone
- (757) 365-4100
- Area population (ZIP 23430)
- 19,057
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- 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 23430; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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