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Smithville Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,834 students in Smithville Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Schools in Smithville Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
4 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,834 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Smithville Independent School District, which is ranked #702 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#702 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.64
# American Indian Students
5 Students
17,916 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
296,049 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
654 Students
2,942,422 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
53%
# Black Students
97 Students
706,008 Students
% Black Students
5%
13%
# White Students
987 Students
1,384,941 Students
% White Students
54%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
8,841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
81 Students
173,807 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
275,832
# Students in K Grade:
132
361,958
# Students in 1st Grade:
130
385,427
# Students in 2nd Grade:
149
402,148
# Students in 3rd Grade:
138
399,623
# Students in 4th Grade:
124
398,690
# Students in 5th Grade:
138
399,071
# Students in 6th Grade:
139
402,143
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
406,424
# Students in 8th Grade:
124
414,179
# Students in 9th Grade:
170
472,263
# Students in 10th Grade:
143
438,622
# Students in 11th Grade:
124
406,207
# Students in 12th Grade:
123
367,397
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,126 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,798 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$26 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,126
$13,387
Spending / Student
$12,798
$14,116
Best Smithville Independent School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Smithville Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Bishop St
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2406
Grades: 1-5
| 679 students
Rank: #22.
Smithville J High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
287 Hwy 95 S
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2407
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Smithville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
285 Hwy 95
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2451
Grades: 9-12
| 560 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smithville Independent School District?
Smithville Independent School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,834 students.
What is the rank of Smithville Independent School District?
Smithville Independent School District is ranked #702 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smithville Independent School District?
54% of Smithville Independent School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smithville Independent School District?
Smithville Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Smithville Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,798 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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