SMITHFIELD MIDDLE

sms.iwcs.k12.va.us

609 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Smithfield Middle School, located in Smithfield, Virginia, is a key part of the Isle of Wight County Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to providing a supportive and challenging academic environment that fosters both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and the exploration of individual interests.

Beyond the classroom, Smithfield Middle School places a strong focus on community engagement and the cultivation of a positive school culture. By encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities, athletics, and academic clubs, the school aims to help students develop well-rounded skills and a sense of belonging. With a dedicated faculty and staff, the school strives to empower its diverse student body to achieve their potential and become responsible, lifelong learners.

609

Total Students

40.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITHFIELD MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	335
Hispanic	35
Black	196
Asian	5
Two or More	35
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
335 (55.0 %)
Black
196 (32.2 %)
Hispanic
35 (5.7 %)
Two or More
35 (5.7 %)
Asian
5 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Phone:	(757)365-4100
Website:	http://sms.iwcs.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	609
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	159
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 7 306

Grade 8 303