Smithson Valley Middle
Spring Branch, TX · Comal ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
139th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 92%· Stable
6101 FM 311, Spring Branch, TX 78070
(830)885-1200NCES ID 481473000966Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Smithson Valley Middle 139th 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 92% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 94th in 2019 to 92th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 864 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 984 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 60.0% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 32.5% | 30.7% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 5.6% | ▲ 3.2 pts | |
| Asian | 2.2% | 1.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 3.5% | 1.6% | ▼ 1.9 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 $575K in zip 78070 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Smithson Valley Middle
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ELA 84% ▲6 · Math 74% ▲6Compare
What school district is Smithson Valley Middle in?
Smithson Valley Middle is part of the Comal ISD district in Spring Branch, Texas.
Is Smithson Valley Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smithson Valley Middle 139th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 92% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Smithson Valley Middle?
White 60%, Hispanic 31%, Two or more races 6%, Asian 2% (984 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smithson Valley Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78070 is $575K 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.