Smith Middle School

www.vbcsd.com

453 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Smith Middle School is part of the Vandalia-Butler City School District, located in Dayton, Ohio. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social-emotional development necessary for the middle school years. As part of the broader Vandalia-Butler community, the school emphasizes preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum designed to challenge learners while providing the necessary support systems to ensure individual success.

The school’s culture is centered on the "Aviator" pride, reflecting the district’s identity and commitment to excellence in both academics and extracurricular activities. By leveraging resources provided through the district’s website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community regarding academic standards, school events, and student services. Smith Middle School strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where educators, students, and families work together to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning and personal growth.

453

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	19
Black	44
Asian	7
Two or More	48
American Indian	2

White
333 (73.5 %)
Two or More
48 (10.6 %)
Black
44 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
19 (4.2 %)
Asian
7 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vandalia-Butler City
Phone:	(937)415-7000
Website:	http://www.vbcsd.com
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	453
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	65

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 4 241

Grade 5 212