Nixon-Smiley Middle
Nixon, TX · Nixon-Smiley CISD
Regular public school · Grades 5-8 · Rural, remote
771st of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
800 RANCHO RD, Nixon, TX 78140
(830)582-1536NCES ID 483274005902Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Nixon-Smiley Middle 771st 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 55% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 46th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 266 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 286 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 72.1% | 71.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| White | 26.3% | 26.9% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.3% | 0.3% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $207K in zip 78140 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Nixon-Smiley Middle in?
Nixon-Smiley Middle is part of the Nixon-Smiley CISD district in Nixon, Texas.
Is Nixon-Smiley Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Nixon-Smiley Middle 771st of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Nixon-Smiley Middle?
Hispanic 72%, White 27%, Two or more races 1% (286 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Nixon-Smiley Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78140 is $207K 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.