- STAFFORD MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE (302.3:1 vs. 273:1).
- DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than STAFFORD MIDDLE (113 vs. 88).
- DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than STAFFORD MIDDLE (53 vs. 29).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
STAFFORD MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE (200 vs. 192).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than STAFFORD MIDDLE (113 vs. 88).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than STAFFORD MIDDLE (53 vs. 29).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
STAFFORD MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE (302.3:1 vs. 273:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
STAFFORD MIDDLE
$13,430.96
DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE
$13,430.96
Local revenue share
STAFFORD MIDDLE
35.5%
DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE
35.5%
State revenue share
STAFFORD MIDDLE
54.2%
DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE
54.2%
Federal revenue share
STAFFORD MIDDLE
10.3%
DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE
10.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
STAFFORD MIDDLE
20.7%
DONALD B. DIXON-LYLE R. SMITH MIDDLE
20.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Stafford County
$133,792
Stafford County
$133,792
Poverty rate
Stafford County
5.1%
Stafford County
5.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Stafford County
43.3%
Stafford County
43.3%
Unemployment rate
Stafford County
2.7%
Stafford County
2.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.