Summary:
In zip code 78957, there is one middle school, Smithville J H, serving grades 6 through 8 with 416 students in the Smithville Independent School District (Isd) in Smithville, Texas, where 44.47% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch and the student-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
Smithville J H shows a striking paradox in math performance. While general math proficiency is well below state averages—with 7th-grade math at just 7.32% proficient compared to the state's 29.41%—the school excels in advanced Algebra I, where 90% of 8th graders taking the End-of-Course exam are proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a strong program for top math students but a significant struggle for the majority. The school also outperforms the state in 8th-grade science (53.85% vs. 46.25%) but consistently underperforms in social studies, with only 18.44% proficient versus the state's 31.69%. The school has a 0% dropout rate and spends $11,189 per student.
Despite these bright spots, the school's overall state ranking has declined from the 38th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 30th percentile in 2025-2026, dropping from a 2-star to a 1-star rating. This decline is likely driven by persistently low scores in general math and social studies, which carry heavy weight in state accountability. Year-over-year performance is volatile—8th-grade math jumped from 29.46% to 42.59% proficient, while Algebra I saw an even larger leap from 61.36% to 90%. For parents, this means the school offers excellent advanced math opportunities but needs significant improvement in core math and social studies instruction for the broader student body.
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