Serving 384 students in grades 6-8, E Merle Smith Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 384 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
E Merle Smith Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E Merle Smith Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
E Merle Smith Middle School is ranked #5431 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend E Merle Smith Middle School?
384 students attend E Merle Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of E Merle Smith Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E Merle Smith Middle School?
E Merle Smith Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does E Merle Smith Middle School offer ?
E Merle Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is E Merle Smith Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 384 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Minority Enrollment: 84%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
