Is Smith Middle School a good school?

Smith Middle School ranks 534 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Smith Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Smith Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Smith Middle School?

Students at Smith Middle School are 74% White, 11% Two or more races, 10% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Smith Middle School attend?

Students who attend Smith Middle School usually go on to attend: Middle : Morton Middle School High : Butler High School

Smith Middle School

Summary:

Smith Middle School is a public elementary school located in Dayton, Ohio, serving grades 4-5 with a total enrollment of 453 students. The school is part of the Vandalia-Butler City School District, which is ranked 310 out of 839 school districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smith Middle School consistently performs above the state average in Ohio State Tests across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates were 75.2% in 5th-grade science (vs. Ohio average of 64%), 72.4% in 4th-grade mathematics (vs. Ohio average of 67.2%), 71.7% in 5th-grade mathematics (vs. Ohio average of 57.4%), and 78% in 5th-grade English Language Arts (vs. Ohio average of 70.6%). The school's performance has been relatively stable over the past few years, with proficiency rates remaining consistently above the state averages. Additionally, Smith Middle School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a racial composition of 73.51% White, 9.71% African American, 4.19% Hispanic, and 10.6% two or more races.

While Smith Middle School's academic performance and diversity are noteworthy, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, from 3.5% in 2019-2020 to 14.2% in 2023-2024. This is an area of concern that the school may need to address. Compared to nearby schools, such as Valley Forge Elementary (51.5% 5th-grade science proficiency) and Valerie Elementary (9.5% 5th-grade science proficiency), Smith Middle School outperforms these schools in academic achievement. However, the school's performance for students with disabilities and military-connected students is an area that requires further attention and improvement efforts.

Detail:

Public 4-5

3625 Little York Rd
Dayton, OH 45414-2454

(937) 415-7000

District: Vandalia-Butler City

SchoolDigger Rank:
534^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Students who attend Smith Middle School usually attend:

Middle:	Morton Middle School
High:	Butler High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 453

Racial breakdown:

White:

73.5%

Two or more races:

10.6%

African American:

9.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.6%

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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Smith Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Middle School 534^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Smith Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Vandalia-Butler City:

SchoolDigger ranks Vandalia-Butler City 310^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2015	80.05	279^th	1684	83.4%
2016	77.41	380^th	1678	77.4%
2017	72.81	497^th	1651	69.9%
2018	74.13	471^st	1636	71.2%
2019	67.08	671^st	1676	60.0%
2021	75.58	440^th	1610	72.7%
2022	78.66	352^nd	1588	77.8%
2023	70.10	568^th	1596	64.4%
2024	70.14	534^th	1577	66.1%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	66.91	40^th	166	75.9%
2019	69.52	42^nd	154	72.7%
2021	70.93	28^th	139	79.9%
2022	70.64	44^th	162	72.8%
2023	57.35	67^th	183	63.4%
2024	64.33	71^st	202	64.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.14	574^th	856	32.9%
2024	30.76	627^th	900	30.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	63.56	564^th	1465	61.5%
2019	54.57	759^th	1465	48.2%
2021	69.74	388^th	1404	72.4%
2022	74.92	282^nd	1419	80.1%
2023	66.94	453^rd	1447	68.7%
2024	69.54	416^th	1484	72.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	71.36	488^th	1518	67.9%
2019	70.96	499^th	1502	66.8%
2021	73.42	402^nd	1467	72.6%
2022	76.60	352^nd	1488	76.3%
2023	67.54	551^st	1483	62.8%
2024	73.36	415^th	1466	71.7%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	64.68	258^th	1021	74.7%
2019	48.66	433^rd	956	54.7%
2021	28.09	581^st	765	24.1%
2022	36.16	512^th	824	37.9%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	62.72	277^th	759	63.5%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	10.97	11^th	11	0.0%
2024	11.67	13^th	13	0.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	73.17	440^th	1536	71.4%
2019	63.06	703^rd	1535	54.2%
2021	73.34	438^th	1499	70.8%
2022	79.62	296^th	1518	80.5%
2023	69.74	520^th	1498	65.3%
2024	66.37	575^th	1485	61.3%

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Rank History for African American students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	74.78	117^th	598	80.4%
2019	41.98	347^th	605	42.6%
2021	75.49	83^rd	533	84.4%
2022	96.16	16^th	601	97.3%
2023	72.12	112^th	610	81.6%
2024	72.99	110^th	603	81.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	81.45	21^st	239	91.2%
2024	39.60	137^th	234	41.5%

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Rank History for White students at Smith Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	69.54	394^th	1309	69.9%
2019	64.29	518^th	1271	59.2%
2021	70.77	368^th	1249	70.5%
2022	72.65	341^st	1242	72.5%
2023	66.02	462^nd	1215	62.0%
2024	65.54	450^th	1190	62.2%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2014	384	30	11	12	0	0	32	469
2015	356	32	13	13	0	0	25	439
2016	338	30	9	17	0	0	25	419
2017	352	37	6	21	0	0	27	443
2018	349	52	9	14	0	0	31	455
2019	343	55	8	12	1	0	34	453
2020	345	45	4	16	1	1	37	449
2021	317	33	2	14	1	3	41	411
2022	303	42	4	18	2	1	43	413
2023	333	44	7	19	2	0	48	453

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smith Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	469	22.0	21.2	0
2015	439	n/a	n/a	0
2016	419	22.0	19.0	0
2017	443	21.1	20.9	35.7
2018	455	23.3	19.5	33
2019	453	22.0	20.5	33.3
2020	449	26.0	17.2	31.8
2021	411	24.0	17.1	n/a
2022	413	22.0	18.7	n/a
2023	453	25.0	18.1	31.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smith Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2014	469	22.0	21.2	0
2015	439	n/a	n/a	0
2016	419	22.0	19.0	0
2017	443	21.1	20.9	35.7
2018	455	23.3	19.5	33
2019	453	22.0	20.5	33.3
2020	449	26.0	17.2	31.8
2021	411	24.0	17.1	n/a
2022	413	22.0	18.7	n/a
2023	453	25.0	18.1	31.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Smith Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$9,893
2022	$11,713
2023	$12,166

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 671^st of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 568^th of 1596 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Smith Middle School)	83.1	79.9	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Vandalia-Butler City)	83.1	79.9	3.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Middle School)	62.4	67.9	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Vandalia-Butler City)	62.4	67.9	5.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Smith Middle School)	72.6	68.6	4%
5th Grade Science (Vandalia-Butler City)	72.6	68.6	4%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smith Middle School)	75.8	66.2	9.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Vandalia-Butler City)	75.8	66.2	9.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Middle School)	72.4	73	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Vandalia-Butler City)	72.4	73	0.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	453	453
African American	55	44	20%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	8	7	12.5%
Hispanic	12	19	58.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	343	333	2.9%
Two or More Races	34	48	41.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	33.3%	31.6%	1.8%

Schools Near Smith Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)		Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)						Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Science 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 8th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 7th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 8th Grade	Total
Smith Middle School	Public	4-5	3625 Little York Rd	Dayton	45414	Montgomery County	Vandalia-Butler City	No	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 415-7000	453	25	18.1	31.6%	333 (73.5%)	44 (9.7%)	19 (4.2%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (10.6%)	70.1	534^th of 1577 public elementary schools	66.1%		70.1	568^th of 1596 public elementary schools	64.4%	34	75.2			72.4	71.7					68.6	78.0				$12,166
Helke Elementary School	Public	K-3	611 Randler Ave	Vandalia	45377	Montgomery County	Vandalia-Butler City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 415-3000	400	20	20.0	35.3%	283 (70.8%)	41 (10.3%)	23 (5.8%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (12.3%)								(n/a)									73.4						$11,787
Northridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2011 Timber Ln	Dayton	45414	Montgomery County	Northridge Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 275-7469	734	42	17.4		361 (49.2%)	237 (32.3%)	36 (4.9%)	6 (0.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	91 (12.4%)	9.7	1410^th of 1577 public elementary schools	10.6%		9.2	1425^th of 1596 public elementary schools	10.7%	15	24.2		28.4	31.0	12.5				41.8	29.3	33.3				$15,951
Demmitt Elementary School	Public	K-3	1010 E National Rd	Vandalia	45377	Montgomery County	Vandalia-Butler City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 415-6500	345	20	17.6	33.6%	261 (75.7%)	37 (10.7%)	8 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (11.3%)								(n/a)									87.7						$14,567
Charity Adams Earley Girls Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	440 Shoup Mill Rd	Dayton	45415	Montgomery County	Dayton City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 542-5840	214	17	12.5		16 (7.5%)	186 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)	12.5	1364^th of 1577 public elementary schools	13.5%		13.2	1347^th of 1596 public elementary schools	15.6%	17	7.9		15.2	18.5	28.9	27.8	5.0		32.6	37.0	47.4	27.8	30.0		$20,471
Horizon Science Academy-Dayton	Public, Charter	K-5	4751 Sue Ann Blvd	Dayton	45415	Montgomery County	Horizon Science Academy-Dayton	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 277-1177	200	12	16.6		12 (6.0%)	173 (86.5%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.0%)	14.5	1332^nd of 1577 public elementary schools	15.5%		5.7	1514^th of 1596 public elementary schools	5.1%	182	11.1		30.0	30.0	44.4				33.3	30.0	50.0				$12,742
Valley Forge Elementary School	Public	K-6	7191 Troy Manor Rd	Huber Heights	45424	Montgomery County	Huber Heights City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 237-6380	549	30	18.5	55.0%	267 (48.6%)	158 (28.8%)	27 (4.9%)	10 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (15.8%)	35.6	1078^th of 1577 public elementary schools	31.6%		32.2	1122^nd of 1596 public elementary schools	29.7%	44	51.5		50.0	46.6	25.0	36.7			50.0	60.3	65.2	43.8			$11,815
Summit Academy Community School - Dayton	Public, Charter	K-8	4128 Cedar Ridge Rd	Dayton	45414	Montgomery County	Summit Academy Community School - Dayton	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 278-4298	61	8	8.1		26 (42.6%)	23 (37.7%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (14.8%)								(n/a)		0.0					0.0	0.0					0.0	0.0	$9,358
North Dayton School of Discovery	Public, Charter	K-8	3901 Turner Rd	Dayton	45415	Montgomery County	North Dayton School of Discovery	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(937) 278-6671	563	38	15.0		33 (5.9%)	454 (80.6%)	17 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59 (10.5%)	43.3	1001^st of 1577 public elementary schools	36.5%		48	956^th of 1596 public elementary schools	40.1%	45	24.2	38.3	82.1	57.8	11.1	17.8	23.8	21.3	89.7	62.2	74.6	33.3	34.9	19.1	$11,758
Northwood Elementary School	Public	2-6	6200 Noranda Dr	Dayton	45415	Montgomery County	Northmont City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(937) 832-6240	323	20	16.1	44.6%	164 (50.8%)	98 (30.3%)	24 (7.4%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	33 (10.2%)	66.2	624^th of 1577 public elementary schools	60.4%		67.1	626^th of 1596 public elementary schools	60.8%	2	67.7		86.2	75.4	47.5	56.9			76.9	70.8	72.6	56.3			$12,463

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