Roy J Smith Middle School vs. Union Grove Middle School
Should you attend Roy J Smith Middle School or Union Grove Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Roy J Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Union Grove Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,327 students in grades 6-8, Roy J Smith 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 633 students in grades 6-8, Union Grove 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 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,327 students
633 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
46% | 54%
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5431 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4041 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
468
219
Grade 7 Students
415
196
Grade 8 Students
444
218
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
33%
28%
% Black
36%
26%
% White
16%
30%
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
% Two or more races
9%
9%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
