Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep serves 6 students in grades 5-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 2:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 6 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 2:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep's student population of 6 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Total Students
6 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
2:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
83%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
17%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep?
6 students attend Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep students are Hispanic, and 17% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep?
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep offer ?
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep offers enrollment in grades 5-12
What school district is Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep part of?
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep is part of Nixon-Smiley CISD School District.
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