Dixon - Smith Middle School in Fredericksburg, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Dixon - Smith Middle School is a suburban public school in Fredericksburg, Virginia that is part of Stafford County School District. It serves 912 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 16.9:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

912 Students

54 Teachers

503 Deacon Rd

Fredericksburg, VA 22405 View local requests

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Dixon - Smith Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Dixon - Smith Middle School Demographics

36%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

31%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Dixon - Smith Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Nov 9, 2026

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