Serving 532 students in grades 6-8, Smith 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 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Smith Middle serves the northeast part of Beaumont, TX, covering an area of approximately 11.2 square miles, with most families within a 5-10 minute drive to the school and an average distance of 2.6 miles to the zone's edge. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 3.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smith Middle School's student population of 532 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
532 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (22-23)
28 teachers
Showing 2014–2023. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We will inspire and prepare all students for lifelong success.
School Rankings
Smith 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 Smith Middle School is 0.44, 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
#8009 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
46%
Hispanic
24%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
71%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-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 Middle School's ranking?
Smith Middle School is ranked #8009 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Smith Middle School often compared to?
Smith Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Odom Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Smith Middle School?
532 students attend Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Smith Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Smith Middle School offer ?
Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Smith Middle School part of?
Smith Middle School is part of Beaumont Independent School District.
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