Smithville J H
Smithville, TX · Smithville ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
1,244th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 27%▼ Declining
287 HWY 95 S, Smithville, TX 78957
(512)237-2407NCES ID 484055004591Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 385 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 398 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.8% | 45.5% | ▼ 19.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.3% | 43.5% | ▲ 18.2 pts | |
| Black | 7.6% | 4.8% | ▼ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 4.3% | ▲ 3.5 pts | |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.5% | ▼ 0.8 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 $347K in zip 78957 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.