Top Rankings
Nixon-Smiley CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,045 students in Nixon-Smiley CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Nixon-Smiley CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,045 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
90 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Nixon-Smiley CISD School District, which is ranked #536 of all 1,201 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#545 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.64
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
781 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
53%
# Black Students
12 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
13%
# White Students
234 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
22%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
90
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
71
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
75
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
69
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
71
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
88
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
77
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
61
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
67
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,066 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,631 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,066
$13,417
Spending / Student
$15,631
$14,148
Best Nixon-Smiley CISD School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: PK-4
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Nixon-smiley High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 9-12
| 283 students
Rank: #33.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 6-9
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Pace
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nixon-Smiley CISD School District?
Nixon-Smiley CISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,045 students.
What is the rank of Nixon-Smiley CISD School District?
Nixon-Smiley CISD School District is ranked #536 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nixon-Smiley CISD School District?
75% of Nixon-Smiley CISD School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nixon-Smiley CISD School District?
Nixon-Smiley CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Nixon-Smiley CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,631 is higher than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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