Smithville J H
Smithville, TX · Smithville ISD · Grades 6-8
1,244th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
Smithville J H ranking
SchoolRow ranks Smithville J H 1,244th 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 48th in 2019 to 27th in 2025 — declining.
Smithville J H test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 385 students tested
Smithville J H students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 398 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.5% | 45.5% | ▼ 12.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 30.0% | 43.5% | ▲ 13.5 pts | |
| Black | 7.9% | 4.8% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 4.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.7% | 1.3% | ▲ 0.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Smithville J H
Typical home value $347K in zip 78957 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Smithville J H
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Bastrop IntBastrop ISD · 12.9 mi away1,041st of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 3Bastrop MiddleBastrop ISD · 13.3 mi away1,205th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 33% - 7La Grange MiddleLa Grange ISD · 19.1 mi away533rd of 1,701
ELA 59% · Math 51% - 5Giddings MiddleGiddings ISD · 19.9 mi away1,003rd of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 37% - 1Cedar Creek MiddleBastrop ISD · 19.9 mi away1,642nd of 1,701
ELA 29% · Math 20% - 1Cedar Creek IntBastrop ISD · 20 mi away1,624th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 18% - 1Elgin IntElgin ISD · 27.4 mi away1,674th of 1,701
ELA 30% · Math 10% - 2Elgin MiddleElgin ISD · 28.2 mi away1,448th of 1,701
ELA 35% · Math 32%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Smithville J H in?
Smithville J H is part of the Smithville ISD district in Smithville, Texas.
Is Smithville J H a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smithville J H 1,244th 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 Smithville J H?
White 46%, Hispanic 44%, Black 5%, Two or more races 4% (398 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smithville J H cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78957 is $347K 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.