E Merle Smith Middle
Sinton, TX · Sinton ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Town, distant
1,247th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 27%· Stable
1000 S SAN PATRICIO AVE, Sinton, TX 78387
(361)364-6840NCES ID 484035004572Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks E Merle Smith Middle 1,247th 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 27% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 30th in 2019 to 27th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 411 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 384 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 84.3% | 82.0% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 13.0% | 15.9% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Black | 1.8% | 1.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 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 $171K in zip 78387 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is E Merle Smith Middle in?
E Merle Smith Middle is part of the Sinton ISD district in Sinton, Texas.
Is E Merle Smith Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks E Merle Smith Middle 1,247th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 27% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of E Merle Smith Middle?
Hispanic 82%, White 16%, Black 1% (384 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near E Merle Smith Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78387 is $171K 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.