Serving 511 students in grades 6-8, Smith Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75% (which was equal to the Texas state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the Texas state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
511 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)75%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)83%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)1%
4%
Hispanic
(15-16)28%
52%
Black
(15-16)27%
13%
White
(15-16)36%
29%
Hawaiian
(15-16)2%
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)6%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
24%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% TX state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% TX state average).
How many students attend Smith Middle School?
511 students attend Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Smith Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Middle School?
Smith Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Killeen Independent School District.
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