Salyards Middle School vs. Smith Middle School
Should I attend Salyards Middle School or Smith Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Salyards Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,489 students in grades 6-8, Salyards Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,820 students in grades 6-8, Smith Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,489 students
1,820 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
93 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#515 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#104 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
79%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
78%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
448
621
Grade 7 Students
515
654
Grade 8 Students
526
545
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
7%
22%
% Hispanic
22%
22%
% Black
10%
11%
% White
55%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%