Serving 869 students in grades 6-8, Smart's Mill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 869 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Smart's Mill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smart's Mill Middle School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Smart's Mill Middle School?
869 students attend Smart's Mill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Smart's Mill Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smart's Mill Middle School?
Smart's Mill Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smart's Mill Middle School offer ?
Smart's Mill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smart's Mill Middle School part of?
Great teachers, but an overall sad and gloomy environment. Principal is very entitled and disrespectful. To be honest, this school has gone down in quality and it's quite evident.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - rico
59/12/2011
This school is awesome! The atmosphere of the school is inspiring and nurturing. The teachers are top notch and very concerned about all students. My daughter loves it there.
- Posted by Parent - edgle
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 869 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 63% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 57% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
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