Nixon-Smiley Middle
Nixon, TX · Nixon-Smiley CISD · Grades 5-8
771st of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
Nixon-Smiley Middle ranking
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.
Nixon-Smiley Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 266 students tested
Nixon-Smiley Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 286 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 76.2% | 71.7% | ▼ 4.5 pts | |
| White | 22.5% | 26.9% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.6% | 1.0% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
Homes near Nixon-Smiley Middle
Typical home value $207K in zip 78140 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2010
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Nixon-Smiley Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Stockdale J HStockdale ISD · 12.2 mi away536th of 1,701
ELA 64% · Math 45% - 1Jim Barnes MiddleSeguin ISD · 22.1 mi away1,568th of 1,701
ELA 39% · Math 18% - 8La Vernia J HLa Vernia ISD · 22.1 mi away379th of 1,701
ELA 64% · Math 56% - 9Poth J HPoth ISD · 23.6 mi away186th of 1,701
ELA 69% · Math 71% - 6Floresville MiddleFloresville ISD · 24.6 mi away689th of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 42% - 4Briesemeister MiddleSeguin ISD · 24.6 mi away1,165th of 1,701
ELA 48% · Math 32% - 3Gonzales J HGonzales ISD · 24.7 mi away1,261st of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 31% - 4Yorktown J HYorktown ISD · 25.6 mi away1,064th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 35%
Frequently asked questions
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.