Serving 929 students in grades 6-8, Lowell Smith Jr 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 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 929 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowell Smith Jr Middle School's student population of 929 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
929 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lowell Smith Jr Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell Smith Jr Middle School is 0.59, 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
#5831 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
49%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell Smith Jr Middle School's ranking?
Lowell Smith Jr Middle School is ranked #5831 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lowell Smith Jr Middle School often compared to?
Lowell Smith Jr Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ad Wheat Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lowell Smith Jr Middle School?
929 students attend Lowell Smith Jr Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Lowell Smith Jr Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowell Smith Jr Middle School?
Lowell Smith Jr Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowell Smith Jr Middle School offer ?
Lowell Smith Jr Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lowell Smith Jr Middle School part of?
Lowell Smith Jr Middle School is part of Cleburne Independent School District.
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