SMITHVILLE J H

SMITHVILLE ISD
287 HWY 95 S
SMITHVILLE, TX 78957
416 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Smithville Junior High, located at 900 Wilkes St. in Smithville, Texas, serves as a core educational hub within the Smithville Independent School District. As a junior high institution, the school is dedicated to supporting students during the pivotal middle school years, focusing on academic growth, social development, and preparation for high school. The campus benefits from being part of a close-knit community, allowing for a focused learning environment that emphasizes student engagement and district-wide educational standards.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Smithville Independent School District, which strives to provide quality instruction and foster a positive school culture. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s official website, families and community members can stay informed about academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. Overall, Smithville Junior High acts as a foundational bridge, aiming to equip its students with the skills and confidence necessary for future success in their academic journeys.
416
Total Students
26.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
44.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    208 (50.0%)
  • Hispanic
    161 (38.7%)
  • Black
    24 (5.8%)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2%)
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: SMITHVILLE ISD
Phone: (512)237-2407
Website: http://www.smithvilleisd.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 416
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 173
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 6 139
Grade 7 143
Grade 8 134
Gender Ratio