Summary:
In zip code 77703, there is one middle school, Smith Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Beaumont, Texas, as part of the Beaumont Independent School District (Isd).
Smith Middle has 532 students and faces significant challenges, with 87% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. The school ranks in the bottom 7% of Texas middle schools, placing in the 2nd percentile for the 2025-2026 school year. Proficiency rates in core subjects like Reading and Mathematics are critically low compared to state averages—for example, only 4% of 8th graders were proficient in Math versus the state average of 47%. However, a standout positive is the school's Algebra I program: 69% of 8th graders taking the exam were proficient, far exceeding both the district (34%) and state (54%) averages. This suggests a strong advanced math track for a select group of students, while the majority struggle with grade-level math. The school also has a dropout rate of 3.4%, lower than the district average of 4.2%.
The most interesting finding is the "Algebra I anomaly," where a highly selective group of students excels in advanced math while the rest of the school underperforms in standard math. This indicates a two-tiered math program. While Social Studies proficiency improved from 1% to 14%, it remains less than half the state average. The school spends $11,631 per student, but the low overall performance suggests resources are not translating into broad academic gains. For parents, Smith Middle offers a strong advanced math option but requires careful attention to core subject support for most students.
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