Summary
Smith Middle in Cypress, TX, is a high-performing public school serving 1,091 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). This school has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for at least the last decade and is currently ranked 57th out of 2,335 Texas middle schools, placing it in the 98th percentile statewide.
Smith Middle stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in STAAR test scores. In reading, proficiency rates across all three grades consistently range from 84-86%, which is roughly 30 percentage points higher than the state average of about 55%. Math scores are equally impressive, with 6th-grade math proficiency at 77.5% compared to the state average of 38.5%. The school's advanced math program is especially noteworthy: nearly 98% of students taking Algebra I are proficient, far exceeding the district average of 64.8% and the state average of 54%. This performance is achieved with a per-student spending of $7,698, which is the lowest among nearby schools like Hopper Middle ($10,270) and Arnold Middle ($9,662), suggesting highly effective instructional strategies rather than higher spending.
What truly differentiates Smith Middle is its outstanding performance across all student subgroups. The school earned 5-star ratings for English Language Learners (ranked 16th out of 1,390 schools), Special Education students (41st out of 1,956), and low socio-economic status students (90th out of 2,253). This demonstrates that the school's success is not limited to one demographic but is a school-wide achievement. While nearby Sprague Middle (ranked 52nd) is similarly high-performing, Smith's exceptional support for diverse learners makes it a standout choice. The school's consistent performance over the past decade—never dropping below the 98th percentile—reflects strong leadership and effective, replicable teaching practices that benefit all students.
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