ROY J SMITH MIDDLE

www.killeenisd.org

1,135 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Roy J. Smith Middle School is a public middle school located in Killeen, Texas, and operates as part of the Killeen Independent School District (KISD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares young learners for the transition to high school. As part of a district with a significant military-connected population due to the proximity of Fort Cavazos, the school emphasizes community, inclusivity, and academic growth within a diverse student body.

The school focuses on a well-rounded education, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective opportunities such as athletics, fine arts, and career-focused programs. By leveraging the resources provided by Killeen ISD, Roy J. Smith Middle School aims to foster a supportive climate that encourages both social-emotional development and scholastic achievement. Through its commitment to excellence, the school strives to empower its students to become productive citizens and lifelong learners.

1,135

Total Students

65.4

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROY J SMITH MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	145
Hispanic	400
Black	408
Asian	35
Two or More	118
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	23

Black
408 (35.9%)
Hispanic
400 (35.2%)
White
145 (12.8%)
Two or More
118 (10.4%)
Asian
35 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
23 (2.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	KILLEEN ISD
Phone:	(254)336-1050
Website:	http://www.killeenisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,135
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	548
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	108

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 381

Grade 7 343

Grade 8 411

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROY J SMITH MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	381
Grade 7	343
Grade 8	411

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROY J SMITH MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	550	48.5%
Male	585	51.5%

Middle School 6th - 8th