Serving 680 students in grades 5-6, Smith Intermediate 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaret Taylor Smith Elementary serves the northeast part of Forney, TX, covering an area of approximately 3 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smith Intermediate School's student population of 680 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
680 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Smith Intermediate 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 Smith Intermediate School is 0.56, 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
#5856 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
17%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
63%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
14%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith Intermediate School's ranking?
Smith Intermediate School is ranked #5856 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Smith Intermediate School often compared to?
Smith Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blackburn Elementary School, Rhea Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Smith Intermediate School?
680 students attend Smith Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Smith Intermediate School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smith Intermediate School?
Smith Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smith Intermediate School offer ?
Smith Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Smith Intermediate School part of?
Smith Intermediate School is part of Forney Independent School District.
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