SMITHSON VALLEY MIDDLE

880 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Smithson Valley Middle School, located in Spring Branch, Texas, is a prominent campus within the Comal Independent School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a growing community that bridges the transition between suburban developments and the Texas Hill Country. The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a supportive environment that encourages students to develop their personal and intellectual potential during their middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Smithson Valley Middle School emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education by offering a diverse array of extracurricular activities. Students have access to various athletic programs, fine arts opportunities—such as band, choir, and theater—and a range of student-led clubs. The school is deeply rooted in the "Ranger" spirit, fostering a strong sense of community and school pride among its student body, staff, and local families, making it a central hub for the Spring Branch area.

880

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITHSON VALLEY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	554
Hispanic	243
Black	15
Asian	16
Two or More	49
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
554 (63.0%)
Hispanic
243 (27.6%)
Two or More
49 (5.6%)
Asian
16 (1.8%)
Black
15 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	COMAL ISD
Phone:	(830)885-1200
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	880
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 280

Grade 7 292

Grade 8 308