Top Rankings
Smithville Independent 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 4 public schools serving 1,885 students in Smithville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Smithville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,241 Schools
# Students
1,885 Students
5,517,636 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
371,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Smithville Independent School District, which is ranked #704 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 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#702 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.64
# American Indian Students
1 Student
17,976 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
280,730 Students
% Asian Students
1%
5%
# Hispanic Students
664 Students
2,920,767 Students
% Hispanic Students
35%
53%
# Black Students
110 Students
706,694 Students
% Black Students
6%
13%
# White Students
1,014 Students
1,416,215 Students
% White Students
54%
26%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,717 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
166,537 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
73
269,275
# Students in K Grade:
123
367,374
# Students in 1st Grade:
152
399,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
395,722
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
393,633
# Students in 4th Grade:
145
393,846
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
395,401
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
399,579
# Students in 7th Grade:
123
409,592
# Students in 8th Grade:
150
425,784
# Students in 9th Grade:
168
478,283
# Students in 10th Grade:
140
437,109
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
386,260
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
366,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,744 is higher than the state median of $13,417. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,452 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,744
$13,417
Spending / Student
$12,452
$14,148
Best Smithville Independent School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Bishop St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Grades: 1-5
| 702 students
Rank: #22.
Smithville J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
287 Hwy 95 S
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Grades: 6-8
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Smithville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Hwy 95
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Grades: 9-12
| 575 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smithville Independent School District?
Smithville Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,885 students.
What is the rank of Smithville Independent School District?
Smithville Independent School District is ranked #704 out of 1,201 school districts in Texas (bottom 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 Smithville Independent School District?
54% of Smithville Independent School District students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smithville Independent School District?
Smithville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Smithville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,452 is less than the state median of $14,148. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
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