Serving 280 students in grades 5-8, Nixon-smiley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 280 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Nixon-Smiley Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 372 square miles in Nixon, TX. Families can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 11.5 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of up to 18.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nixon-smiley Middle School's student population of 280 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
280 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Campus Size
40 acres
School Motto
'Knowledge is Power'
School Rankings
Nixon-smiley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nixon-smiley Middle School is 0.46, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4372 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
69%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
26%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nixon-smiley Middle School's ranking?
Nixon-smiley Middle School is ranked #4372 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Nixon-smiley Middle School?
280 students attend Nixon-smiley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Nixon-smiley Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nixon-smiley Middle School?
Nixon-smiley Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nixon-smiley Middle School offer ?
Nixon-smiley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Nixon-smiley Middle School part of?
Nixon-smiley Middle School is part of Nixon-Smiley CISD School District.
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