Roy J Smith Middle
Killeen, TX · Killeen ISD · Grades 6-8
1,015th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 40%▼ Declining
Roy J Smith Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Roy J Smith Middle 1,015th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 40% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2019 to 40th in 2025 — declining.
Roy J Smith Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 994 students tested
Roy J Smith Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,280 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2017
| Group | Trend | 2017 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 37.9% | 34.4% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 32.8% | 34.3% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| White | 16.5% | 14.8% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.3% | 10.2% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.1% | 3.1% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 2.7% | 2.7% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near Roy J Smith Middle
Typical home value $228K in zip 76549 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Roy J Smith Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Palo Alto MiddleKilleen ISD · 1.5 mi away1,613th of 1,701
ELA 34% · Math 20% - 2Live Oak Ridge MiddleKilleen ISD · 2.2 mi away1,489th of 1,701
ELA 36% · Math 28% - 3Charles E Patterson MiddleKilleen ISD · 2.8 mi away1,326th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 27% - 1Manor MiddleKilleen ISD · 4.2 mi away1,564th of 1,701
ELA 34% · Math 24% - 4Liberty Hill MiddleKilleen ISD · 5.2 mi away1,097th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 35% - –Gateway MiddleKilleen ISD · 5.3 mi away
- 4Audie Murphy MiddleKilleen ISD · 5.8 mi away1,121st of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 34% - 4Copperas Cove J HCopperas Cove ISD · 6.4 mi away1,175th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 34%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Roy J Smith Middle in?
Roy J Smith Middle is part of the Killeen ISD district in Killeen, Texas.
Is Roy J Smith Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Roy J Smith Middle 1,015th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Roy J Smith Middle?
Black 34%, Hispanic 34%, White 15%, Two or more races 10% (1,280 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Roy J Smith Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76549 is $228K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.