For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 418 students in Smithville Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Smithville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,687 Schools
# Students
1,849 Students
1,448,673 Students
# Teachers
121 Teachers
97,127 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.3%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
36%
53%
% Black
5%
13%
% White
54%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,011 is higher than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,694 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,011
$13,371
Spending / Student
$12,694
$14,099
Best Smithville Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: 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%
Recent Articles
How to Read a School Improvement Plan Before Choosing a School
Learn how to read a school improvement plan, identify meaningful goals, and evaluate whether a school's improvement efforts align with your child's educational needs.
Should You Move for a Better Public School? A Cost vs. Benefit Analysis
Considering a move to a better public school? Explore the financial, academic, and lifestyle tradeoffs before making one of your family's biggest decisions.
When a Higher-Rated School Isn't the Better Fit
Discover why the highest-rated public school may not always be the best choice and learn how to evaluate schools based on your child's unique needs.
