Serving 300 students in grades 5-8, Nixon-smiley 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nixon-smiley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Nixon-smiley Middle School's student population of 300 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nixon-smiley 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 Nixon-smiley Middle School is 0.37, 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
#4141 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
77%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
21%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nixon-smiley Middle School's ranking?
Nixon-smiley Middle School is ranked #4141 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Nixon-smiley Middle School?
300 students attend Nixon-smiley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Nixon-smiley Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nixon-smiley Middle School?
Nixon-smiley Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nixon-smiley Middle School offer ?
Nixon-smiley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Nixon-smiley Middle School part of?
Nixon-smiley Middle School is part of Nixon-Smiley CISD School District.
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