For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,849 students in Smithville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Smithville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,244 Schools
# Students
1,849 Students
5,524,796 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
368,147 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Smithville Independent School District, which is ranked #662 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#666 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
36%
54%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
5%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
54%
24%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,235 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,031 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$24 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,235
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$13,031
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Smithville Independent School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Bishop St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Gr: 1-5 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Smithville J High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
287 Hwy 95 S
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Gr: 6-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Smithville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 Hwy 95
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Gr: 9-12 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Bastrop County Juvenile Boot Camp
Alternative School
906 Farm St
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Bastrop, TX 78602
(512) 581-4087
Gr: 8-9 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
403 Sw 4th St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2519
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2519
Gr: PK-K | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smithville Independent School District?
Smithville Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,849 students.
What is the rank of Smithville Independent School District?
Smithville Independent School District is ranked #662 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithville Independent School District?
54% of Smithville Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smithville Independent School District?
Smithville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Smithville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,031 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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