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Nixon-Smiley Middle

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Nixon-Smiley Middle ranks 1136 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

1136^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 51% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Nixon-Smiley Middle in Nixon, TX, serves 280 students in grades 5 through 8 within the Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District, a small school where over 80% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a high-poverty community.

This school is a study in contrasts, with standout strengths in specific areas. For instance, 8th-grade reading proficiency is a clear bright spot, with 70% of students meeting state standards in 2025-2026—outperforming nearby Stockdale J H (67.86%) and the state average (58.69%). The school also excels with its most vulnerable students, ranking in the 74th percentile for English Language Learners and the 70th percentile for Special Education students—a dramatic turnaround from just three years prior. However, core math instruction is a major challenge: only 5.66% of 7th graders were proficient in math, compared to 35.48% at Stockdale J H. Interestingly, the school’s advanced math program tells a different story, with 84.21% of Algebra I test-takers scoring proficient, far exceeding both Stockdale J H (71.43%) and the state (47.01%). This suggests the school effectively accelerates top-tier students but struggles to lift the majority in general math.

The district spends significantly more per student ($14,284) than Stockdale ISD ($10,322), likely to address the greater needs of its student body. This investment appears to pay off in targeted support, as the school has maintained a perfect zero dropout rate for five years and shows a generally upward trajectory in state rankings. For parents, Nixon-Smiley Middle offers strong reading instruction and exceptional support for English learners and special education students, but families should be aware of the persistent math challenges for most students, particularly in 7th grade.

280

Students ?

9.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,666

Per pupil spending ?

80.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140-0400

(830) 582-1536

District: Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District

Students who attend Nixon-Smiley Middle usually attend:

High:

Nixon-Smiley High School

Feeder schools for Nixon-Smiley Middle:

Elementary:

Nixon Smiley Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.9%

White:

25.7%

Two or more races:

2.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2016 → 51st in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 13 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Texas median (51st percentile)

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (42% vs 48% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Mathematics scores 12 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school42%

District avg40%

Texas avg48%

1,136^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 49%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 38% (2016) to top 49% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

652^nd of 951Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.1	1136 of 2335	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.7	995 of 2344	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.6	1291 of 2372	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.8	1288 of 2330	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	48.4	1053 of 2254	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.7	743 of 2252	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.3	943 of 2193	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.5	1169 of 2080	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.4	1519 of 2027	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	42.8	1236 of 1987	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2015	52.7	1008 of 2043	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2014	47.7	1115 of 1987	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	45.7	1170 of 1973	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.5	1565 of 1951	19.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	29.6	1620 of 1895	14.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	55.2	907 of 1803	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2009	64.5	603 of 1763	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2008	63.6	615 of 1718	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	43.0	1113 of 1684	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2006	31.2	1216 of 1585	23.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	42.2	1039 of 1582	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	54.1	804 of 1573	48.9%	★★☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	51.9	823 of 2182	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.2	607 of 2118	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	51.8	787 of 2058	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	48.0	872 of 2008	56.6%	★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	59.9	362 of 1390	74.0%	★★★★☆
2024	44.9	880 of 1770	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	55.1	593 of 1720	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	63.2	382 of 1643	76.7%	★★★★☆
2021	68.3	254 of 1592	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	51.3	542 of 1445	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	40.4	747 of 1376	45.7%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.0	1133 of 2240	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.2	1193 of 2242	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.5	1278 of 2241	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.2	1209 of 2221	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.4	862 of 2151	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	54.7	821 of 2047	59.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	43.5	1116 of 2008	44.4%	★★☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.7	1102 of 1497	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	35.3	1156 of 1481	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	50.3	911 of 1488	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.6	893 of 1501	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	63.0	611 of 1446	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.2	932 of 1430	34.8%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.6	929 of 2141	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.9	1090 of 2119	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.6	1062 of 2116	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	56.1	746 of 2077	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.2	500 of 2043	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	58.7	630 of 1935	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.1	823 of 1895	56.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.6	957 of 2253	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.6	995 of 2235	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	57.1	787 of 2251	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.6	756 of 2220	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.0	396 of 2172	81.8%	★★★★☆
2019	56.2	727 of 2073	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.3	869 of 2039	57.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	47.9	1068 of 2253	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	37.2	1411 of 2246	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.4	1252 of 2245	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.3	968 of 2228	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.1	633 of 2168	70.8%	★★★★☆
2019	46.9	983 of 2069	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.2	1152 of 2030	43.3%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.2	588 of 1956	69.9%	★★★★☆
2024	39.3	1174 of 1891	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	27.7	1517 of 1815	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	45.2	806 of 1757	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.8	596 of 1712	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.8	1189 of 1626	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	26.0	1388 of 1597	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.8	1177 of 1731	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	32.5	1291 of 1733	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	42.1	1069 of 1749	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.2	1044 of 1723	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	50.9	779 of 1700	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	38.4	1103 of 1684	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	21.2	1462 of 1673	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)74th percentile+23 vs school

Special Education (2026)70th percentile+19 vs school

At Risk (2022)62nd percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)58th percentile+6 vs school

Hispanic (2026)57th percentile+5 vs school

Male (2026)53rd percentile~ school

Female (2026)49th percentile~ school

White (2026)32nd percentile-19 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)26th percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading57%~ state avg

Algebra I55%~ state avg

Mathematics30%-12 vs state

Social Studies28%-3 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, August 5, 2010

Strong Leadership, Excellent Teachers and Staff. This school really cares about the children and the children really love this school. Their TAKS Ratings really proves the teachers and teaching and the students are learning. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Nixon-Smiley Middle	Public	5-8	800 Rancho Rd	Nixon	78140	Gonzales County	Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(830) 582-1536	280	30	9.4	80.7%	72 (25.7%)	7 (2.5%)	193 (68.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.9%)	47.1	1136^th of 2335 public middle schools	51.3%		52.7	995^th of 2344 public middle schools	57.6%	141	54.6	56.8	50.0	52.2	70.0	31.5	25.0	5.7	52.4	28.3	$12,666
Stockdale J H	Public	6-8	600 W W St	Stockdale	78160	Wilson County	Stockdale Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(830) 996-3153	182	17	10.9	34.1%	102 (56.0%)	2 (1.1%)	73 (40.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	58.6	801^st of 2335 public middle schools	65.7%		66.2	625^th of 2344 public middle schools	73.3%	176	94.1		54.3	69.4	67.9		34.8	35.5	35.0	29.8	$9,063

Frequently Asked Questions about Nixon-Smiley Middle

What high school do graduates of Nixon-Smiley Middle attend?

Students who attend Nixon-Smiley Middle usually go on to attend Nixon-Smiley High School

How many students attend Nixon-Smiley Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 280 students attended Nixon-Smiley Middle.

Is Nixon-Smiley Middle a good school?

Nixon-Smiley Middle ranks 1136^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Nixon-Smiley Middle?

Students at Nixon-Smiley Middle are 69% Hispanic, 26% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Nixon-Smiley Middle in?

Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District

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