Smith Middle

Summary:

Smith Middle is a high-performing public middle school located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 768 students. The school is part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district, which is ranked 24th out of 242 districts in North Carolina and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smith Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in North Carolina, ranking 68th out of 793 schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in EOG (End-of-Grade) Mathematics, Reading, and Science are significantly higher than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 75.3% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 54.3% statewide and 67.1% in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district. Smith Middle also has a diverse student population, with 46.35% White, 10.55% African American, 14.97% Hispanic, and 19.79% Asian students in the 2022-2023 school year, and its performance across different racial subgroups is also noteworthy.

Compared to the nearby schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district, such as Culbreth Middle, Phillips Middle, and McDougle Middle, Smith Middle generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics, such as EOG proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The school's consistent high performance, low student-teacher ratio, and ability to serve students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds make it a standout institution within the district.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9201 Seawell School Rd
       Chapel Hill, NC  27516


(919) 918-2145

District: Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 793 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,562 Help


Students who attend Smith Middle usually attend:

High:    Chapel Hill High

Feeder schools for Smith Middle:

Elementary:    Seawell Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.8 Help
Number of students:  768

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.4%
Asian:
19.8%
Hispanic:
15.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  24% Help


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Compare Details Smith Middle ranks better than 91.4% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Smith Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District. Student population at Smith Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.4%), Asian (19.8%), Hispanic (15%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 24% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smith Middle is 12.8. 2 middle schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smith Middle is $11,562, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smith Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Middle 68th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Smith Middle in the ranking list.)

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Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools 24th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smith Middle

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Rank History for all students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.32 59th 598 90.1%
2007 82.59 50th 606 91.7%
2008 90.07 28th 620 95.5%
2009 84.05 55th 630 91.3%
2010 82.48 60th 640 90.6%
2011 83.04 50th 648 92.3%
2012 80.81 82nd 662 87.6%
2013 95.35 24th 673 96.4%
2014 92.99 34th 627 94.6%
2015 90.77 44th 705 93.8%
2016 89.38 46th 692 93.4%
2017 89.72 42nd 694 93.9%
2018 87.93 50th 691 92.8%
2019 85.71 73rd 737 90.1%
2021 90.26 56th 741 92.4%
2022 90.88 60th 786 92.4%
2023 90.74 59th 784 92.5%
2024 89.40 68th 793 91.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.72 3rd 221 98.6%
2019 87.12 17th 237 92.8%
2021 83.77 30th 248 87.9%
2022 82.97 30th 283 89.4%
2023 83.83 35th 302 88.4%
2024 84.12 32nd 306 89.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.02 17th 151 88.7%
2019 60.94 42nd 211 80.1%
2021 55.34 50th 236 78.8%
2022 72.80 29th 312 90.7%
2023 51.32 106th 318 66.7%
2024 60.35 78th 356 78.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 81.76 27th 473 94.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.78 444th 604 26.5%
2019 26.39 520th 639 18.6%
2021 21.11 540th 633 14.7%
2022 41.09 396th 689 42.5%
2023 39.54 449th 735 38.9%
2024 44.58 393rd 743 47.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.37 82nd 656 87.5%
2019 80.87 107th 684 84.4%
2021 86.63 68th 706 90.4%
2022 89.54 60th 733 91.8%
2023 89.01 62nd 731 91.5%
2024 88.19 73rd 738 90.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.25 231st 475 51.4%
2019 60.92 125th 504 75.2%
2021 46.10 218th 478 54.4%
2022 80.63 36th 449 92.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 75.91 42nd 448 90.6%
2022 71.88 51st 450 88.7%
2023 71.75 72nd 452 84.1%
2024 74.00 43rd 461 90.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.80 37th 665 94.4%
2019 88.29 59th 697 91.5%
2021 90.81 49th 711 93.1%
2022 90.93 52nd 748 93.0%
2023 90.84 53rd 747 92.9%
2024 89.05 65th 751 91.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.58 48th 95 49.5%
2019 58.52 47th 102 53.9%
2021 70.92 38th 99 61.6%
2022 70.14 41st 109 62.4%
2023 71.33 46th 110 58.2%
2024 67.33 53rd 110 51.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.13 320th 494 35.2%
2019 32.17 387th 519 25.4%
2021 51.78 196th 533 63.2%
2022 64.07 129th 550 76.5%
2023 67.27 119th 559 78.7%
2024 66.16 136th 560 75.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.87 309th 472 34.5%
2019 30.98 379th 493 23.1%
2021 30.63 384th 522 26.4%
2022 60.98 176th 541 67.5%
2023 53.19 227th 553 59.0%
2024 67.82 121st 564 78.5%
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Rank History for White students at Smith Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.54 15th 596 97.5%
2019 93.93 20th 624 96.8%
2021 92.73 27th 632 95.7%
2022 92.92 31st 658 95.3%
2023 92.27 32nd 656 95.1%
2024 90.47 41st 652 93.7%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Smith Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 355 160 76 48 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2003 355 160 76 48 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2004 344 152 66 57 3 n/a n/a 0 622
2005 325 159 81 58 3 n/a n/a 0 626
2006 349 151 126 70 2 n/a n/a 0 698
2007 322 103 123 74 3 n/a n/a 48 673
2008 314 89 145 74 3 n/a n/a 44 669
2009 313 134 138 71 3 n/a n/a 0 659
2010 342 129 153 82 1 n/a n/a 0 707
2011 319 68 151 88 3 1 66 0 696
2012 322 83 153 86 5 1 87 0 737
2013 348 98 172 82 8 0 44 0 752
2014 356 97 192 87 10 0 55 0 797
2015 391 87 201 92 7 0 57 0 835
2016 380 85 182 94 5 0 50 0 796
2017 395 81 187 89 0 0 44 0 796
2018 423 86 178 84 0 0 45 0 816
2019 436 91 191 93 2 0 49 0 862
2020 408 85 161 94 3 0 56 0 807
2021 362 70 163 101 1 0 39 0 736
2022 324 74 154 110 1 0 53 0 716
2023 356 81 152 115 0 0 64 0 768

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smith Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 641 50.0 12.8 0
2003 641 50.0 12.8 0
2004 622 50.0 12.4 25.1
2005 626 50.0 12.5 29.4
2006 698 50.0 14.0 22.6
2007 673 58.2 11.6 26.1
2008 669 57.8 11.6 27.2
2009 659 60.0 11.0 21.9
2010 707 56.4 12.5 23.3
2011 696 59.5 11.6 21.3
2012 737 58.6 12.5 24.3
2013 752 61.3 12.2 24.6
2014 797 61.5 12.9 25
2015 835 61.0 13.6 23.2
2016 796 62.0 12.8 22.6
2017 796 59.0 13.4 23.6
2018 816 57.7 14.1 21.3
2019 862 59.0 14.6 21.3
2020 807 58.4 13.7 21.2
2021 736 59.8 12.3 17.8
2022 716 52.2 13.6 17.6
2023 768 59.5 12.8 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smith Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 641 50.0 12.8 0
2003 641 50.0 12.8 0
2004 622 50.0 12.4 25.1
2005 626 50.0 12.5 29.4
2006 698 50.0 14.0 22.6
2007 673 58.2 11.6 26.1
2008 669 57.8 11.6 27.2
2009 659 60.0 11.0 21.9
2010 707 56.4 12.5 23.3
2011 696 59.5 11.6 21.3
2012 737 58.6 12.5 24.3
2013 752 61.3 12.2 24.6
2014 797 61.5 12.9 25
2015 835 61.0 13.6 23.2
2016 796 62.0 12.8 22.6
2017 796 59.0 13.4 23.6
2018 816 57.7 14.1 21.3
2019 862 59.0 14.6 21.3
2020 807 58.4 13.7 21.2
2021 736 59.8 12.3 17.8
2022 716 52.2 13.6 17.6
2023 768 59.5 12.8 24

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smith Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $338 (2.9%) $11,224 (97.1%) $11,562

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 73rd of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 59th of 784 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Smith Middle)77.475.3
 2.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools)78.770.2
 8.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Smith Middle)78.176.7
 1.4%
   6th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools)76.869.6
 7.2%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smith Middle)79.668.4
 11.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools)75.864.9
 10.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Smith Middle)74.173.7
 0.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools)76.667.1
 9.5%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smith Middle)75.672.9
 2.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools)72.367.4
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Smith Middle)76.278.4
 2.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools)71.171.3
 0.2%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Smith Middle)86.587.6
 1.1%
   8th Grade Science (Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools)86.982.6
 4.3%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students862768
 10.9%
African American9181
 11%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian191152
 20.4%
Hispanic93115
 23.7%
Pacific Islander00
White436356
 18.3%
Two or More Races4964
 30.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.3%24%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Smith Middle

Students at Smith Middle are 46% White, 20% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 11% African American, 8% Two or more races.

Students who attend Smith Middle usually go on to attend Chapel Hill High

Yes. Smith Middle ranks in the top 8.6% of North Carolina middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 768 students attended Smith Middle.


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