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Smart's Mill Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1048 students

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Posted January 31, 2013

This school has a terrible BULLYING PROBLEM by the staff that does not take it seriously or handle issues well. The principal and the deans had a problem with my child and every since then they found every reason to put my child in lunch detention and suspension. VERY DISAPPOINTING AND UTTERLY LACKING ADMINISTRATION-- particularly the principal. Teachers who are not even aware of what is going on in their own classrooms. The Principal is one of the worst I've ever encountered - condescending and ineffective. We are shocked at how this school has such total disregard for parental and student concerns.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2010

This school is absolutely amazing. The administration is dedicated to excellent education and teaching!


Posted December 22, 2008

its a wonderful school. teachers always there to help you if you have questions about. anything. that atmosphere is always friendly.
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 20, 2008

I have reside in leesburg for a little over a year and have been impress by Smart's Mill ES. I have one son in SMES and very impress with the teachers who are so caring and wonderful. My work has me on depolyment for nine months out of the year and the teachers are always keeping me up to date with all upcoming test, reports and current activities. Thank you all for your support.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2007

I've been impressed from the moment I stepped foot into this school. When my daughter was entering sixth grade we were welcomed with open arms. I was completely impressed about the involvement of the principal. He knew and remembered our name from our first meeting. The teachers are fabulous and always very creative and encouraging. My daughter is in her final year and will be moving on to High School next year with a strong foundation thanks to SMMS. We will definately miss this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2007

I currently go to Smarts Mill middle school and really enjoy the environment there. It's always friendly and supportive. The only thing I wish they had, was more extracurricular activities. Writing is my big interest and I thinks they should have more writing programs. As for sports, I love volleyball and am glad they offer it to students because it's really fun and a great experience. Smarts Mill is a wonderful school and I'm glad I can say i go there.
—Submitted by Kimberly Heyer, a student


Posted March 10, 2007

Smart's Mill is a wonderful school! The staff there seem to really care about the students and their needs. The principal has really done a great job putting together a great caring staff! There seems to be a lot of parental involvement and lots of things going on that I haven't seen in other schools. The have many clubs & activities after school- art, chess, ecology to name a few and 'family fun' nights. My child is new to middle school this year and has REALLY adjusted well thanks to the caring staff here! The feel of the school is really positive! They are also doing a nice job on the outside of the school too- a bit too many rocks but overall it looks nice. The study hall/resource is unfortunately not used for homework but they are using the time well I think. Overall- GREAT SCHOOL!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

331 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
90%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 86% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

233 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 88% in 2012.

327 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
91%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
93%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

322 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

The state average for English: Reading was 89% in 2012.

325 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
86%
English: Writing

The state average for English: Writing was 88% in 2012.

323 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
89%
History and Social Science

The state average for History and Social Science was 88% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

107 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
95%

2009

 
 
92%

2008

 
 
86%
Science

The state average for Science was 92% in 2012.

328 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students91%
Female students92%
Male students89%
Black students85%
Asian students100%
Hispanic76%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities66%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students57%
Proficient in English94%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students75%
Female students80%
Male students70%
Black students64%
Asian students77%
Hispanic57%
White students85%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged55%
Not economically disadvantaged84%
Students with disabilities49%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficient students47%
Proficient in English79%
Not migrant75%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students91%
Female students95%
Male students87%
Black students78%
Asian students90%
Hispanic84%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged82%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students62%
Proficient in English93%
Not migrant91%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students56%
Female students56%
Male students56%
Black students32%
Asian students76%
Hispanic43%
White students61%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged32%
Not economically disadvantaged62%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficient students18%
Proficient in English58%
Not migrant56%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

English: Reading

All Students90%
Female students94%
Male students86%
Black students81%
Asian students81%
Hispanic81%
White students95%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged79%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities54%
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficient students65%
Proficient in English91%
Not migrant90%

English: Writing

All Students90%
Female students96%
Male students83%
Black students79%
Asian students93%
Hispanic84%
White students94%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students93%
Proficient in English90%
Not migrant90%

History and Social Science

All Studentsn/a
Male studentsn/a
Black studentsn/a
Students identified as economically disadvantagedn/a
Not economically disadvantagedn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Not migrantn/a

Math

All Students38%
Female students50%
Male students31%
Black students25%
Asian studentsn/a
Hispanic39%
White students45%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged24%
Not economically disadvantaged48%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities40%
Limited English proficient students28%
Proficient in English40%
Not migrant38%

Science

All Students93%
Female students96%
Male students90%
Black students85%
Asian students82%
Hispanic85%
White students97%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged81%
Not economically disadvantaged96%
Students with disabilities71%
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficient students64%
Proficient in English95%
Not migrant93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) tests to assess students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, writing in grades 5 and 8, science in grades in 3, 5 and 8, and history in grades 3 through 8. The SOL tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. Data is not reported when there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

  • In 2009-2010, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".
  • In 2007-2008, this school was rated "Fully Accredited".

About the tests


Virginia school accreditation ratings reflect student achievement on Standards of Learning (SOL) tests and other assessments in English, history/social science, math and science. The 2009-2010 ratings are based on passing rates on tests taken during the 2008-2009 school year or on overall achievement during the three most recent years. Schools are identified as either Fully Accredited, Accredited with Warning, Conditionally Accredited or Accreditation Denied.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 75% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
100%
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 88% in 2010.

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students97%
Female students97%
Male students97%
Black students86%
Asian students92%
Hispanic97%
White students98%
Students identified as economically disadvantaged88%
Not economically disadvantaged98%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities97%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Proficient in English97%
Not migrant97%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Virginia used the Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course tests to assess students in reading, writing, math, science and history/social science subjects at the end of each course, regardless of the student's grade level. The SOL End-of-Course tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Virginia. High school students must pass at least six SOL End-of-Course tests to graduate. The goal is for all students to pass the tests.

The different student groups are identified by the Virginia Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Virginia's state standards

Source: Virginia Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 71% 57%
Hispanic 12% 9%
Black 10% 26%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A33%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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850 N. King St.
Leesburg, VA 20176
Phone: (571) 252-2030

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