Smithson Valley Middle

Summary:

Smithson Valley Middle is a public middle school located in Spring Branch, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 928 students. The school is part of the Comal Independent School District, which is ranked 87th out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smithson Valley Middle consistently outperforms the Comal Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 76.97% of 6th graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 69.03% for the district and 54.45% for the state. The school has been ranked among the top 5% of middle schools in Texas for the past several years, with a ranking of 164 out of 2,361 middle schools in the state for the 2023-2024 school year. Smithson Valley Middle also has consistently high performance across various student subgroups, including female students, male students, African American students, Hispanic students, and students with special education needs.

When compared to other nearby middle schools, such as Danville Middle and Oakrun Middle, Smithson Valley Middle consistently outperforms them in academic achievement, statewide rankings, and student subgroup performance. For example, Smithson Valley Middle's 8th grade STAAR Science proficiency rate of 73.65% in 2023-2024 is significantly higher than the rates of Danville Middle (47.62%) and Oakrun Middle (44.79%). While Smithson Valley Middle has a relatively homogeneous student population and a slightly higher student-teacher ratio compared to some nearby schools, its overall excellence in education is evident.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6101 Fm 311
       Spring Branch, TX  78070-7298


(830) 885-1200

District: Comal Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,567 Help


Students who attend Smithson Valley Middle usually attend:

High:    Smithson Valley High School

Feeder schools for Smithson Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Bill Brown Elementary
    Johnson Ranch Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  984

Racial breakdown:

White:
60.0%
Hispanic:
30.7%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.6% Help


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Compare Details Smithson Valley Middle ranks better than 93.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 7 ranked middle schools in the Comal Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.39. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60%), Hispanic (30.7%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 17.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Comal Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smithson Valley Middle is 17.6. 5 middle schools in the Comal Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithson Valley Middle is $8,567. 4 middle schools in the Comal Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smithson Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithson Valley Middle 164th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Smithson Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

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Comal Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Comal Independent School District (Isd) 87th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Smithson Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.11 670th 1573 57.4%
2005 49.33 897th 1582 43.3%
2006 60.41 660th 1585 58.4%
2007 67.40 508th 1684 69.8%
2008 78.09 203rd 1718 88.2%
2009 82.88 73rd 1763 95.9%
2010 79.77 126th 1803 93.0%
2011 81.64 81st 1895 95.7%
2012 90.76 56th 1951 97.1%
2013 88.13 81st 1973 95.9%
2014 88.09 96th 1987 95.2%
2015 90.24 60th 2043 97.1%
2016 88.20 97th 1987 95.1%
2017 93.00 109th 2027 94.6%
2018 91.27 125th 2080 94.0%
2019 91.37 139th 2193 93.7%
2021 92.62 111th 2252 95.1%
2022 93.13 94th 2254 95.8%
2023 87.81 184th 2330 92.1%
2024 89.39 164th 2361 93.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.81 99th 720 86.3%
2019 66.09 207th 753 72.5%
2021 78.05 98th 743 86.8%
2022 69.23 190th 813 76.6%
2023 87.29 53rd 817 93.5%
2024 77.09 127th 812 84.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.48 498th 1376 63.8%
2019 35.73 949th 1445 34.3%
2021 35.78 1045th 1592 34.4%
2023 46.06 836th 1720 51.4%
2024 64.91 418th 1760 76.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.03 97th 1597 93.9%
2019 80.64 120th 1626 92.6%
2021 56.28 473rd 1712 72.4%
2022 79.30 127th 1757 92.8%
2023 86.13 100th 1815 94.5%
2024 66.34 370th 1881 80.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.47 282nd 2039 86.2%
2019 75.25 273rd 2073 86.8%
2021 84.85 134th 2172 93.8%
2022 89.11 104th 2220 95.3%
2023 87.54 120th 2251 94.7%
2024 69.11 422nd 2224 81.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.61 127th 2008 93.7%
2019 89.79 139th 2047 93.2%
2021 88.74 154th 2151 92.8%
2022 91.64 103rd 2221 95.4%
2023 80.65 290th 2241 87.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.81 247th 1430 82.7%
2019 76.19 205th 1446 85.8%
2021 74.35 347th 1501 76.9%
2022 72.33 349th 1488 76.5%
2023 69.61 429th 1481 71.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.56 449th 2008 77.6%
2019 75.82 231st 2058 88.8%
2021 72.04 284th 2118 86.6%
2022 75.03 278th 2182 87.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.12 120th 2030 94.1%
2019 91.00 127th 2069 93.9%
2021 94.11 79th 2168 96.4%
2022 93.10 91st 2228 95.9%
2023 92.00 105th 2245 95.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.66 390th 587 33.6%
2023 32.12 493rd 616 20.0%
2024 56.59 291st 612 52.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.87 119th 1167 89.8%
2022 97.95 16th 1251 98.7%
2023 76.89 195th 1273 84.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.21 121st 1895 93.6%
2019 86.17 150th 1935 92.2%
2021 89.18 110th 2043 94.6%
2022 88.50 128th 2077 93.8%
2023 81.30 228th 2116 89.2%
2024 86.62 126th 2108 94.0%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.69 7th 21 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Smithson Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.81 142nd 1673 91.5%
2019 86.01 154th 1684 90.9%
2021 86.01 115th 1700 93.2%
2022 88.98 74th 1723 95.7%
2023 81.70 207th 1749 88.2%
2024 79.80 202nd 1724 88.3%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Smithson Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 601 0 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 657
1990 582 2 0 60 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1991 621 1 0 70 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1992 692 1 0 104 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1993 769 0 1 98 0 n/a n/a 0 868
1994 566 0 2 79 0 n/a n/a 0 647
1995 661 5 3 116 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1996 661 5 3 116 0 n/a n/a 0 785
1997 747 3 3 130 2 n/a n/a 0 885
1998 429 3 2 67 2 n/a n/a 0 503
1999 459 4 1 64 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2000 400 0 0 55 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2001 435 3 0 55 1 n/a n/a 0 494
2002 385 4 1 53 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2003 385 4 1 53 1 n/a n/a 0 444
2004 398 7 2 58 2 n/a n/a 0 467
2005 404 5 1 60 0 n/a n/a 0 470
2006 384 6 5 63 1 n/a n/a 0 459
2007 645 13 8 144 2 n/a n/a 0 812
2008 737 13 11 162 5 n/a n/a 0 928
2009 538 38 17 201 2 n/a n/a 0 796
2010 530 48 20 202 4 n/a n/a 0 804
2011 506 30 19 280 4 2 21 0 862
2012 515 40 23 266 4 3 26 0 877
2013 541 37 21 292 2 5 25 0 923
2014 553 34 21 338 4 6 29 0 985
2015 581 45 23 348 1 2 23 0 1023
2016 604 44 26 395 1 1 34 0 1105
2017 632 44 30 421 5 1 46 0 1179
2018 635 38 30 424 6 3 58 0 1194
2019 422 9 7 194 3 0 32 0 667
2020 418 15 4 199 3 0 27 0 666
2021 458 13 3 225 3 0 29 0 731
2022 537 16 10 264 2 2 36 0 867
2023 562 15 15 271 3 5 57 0 928
2024 590 16 19 302 1 1 55 0 984

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smithson Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 657 n/a n/a n/a
1990 644 41.0 15.7 n/a
1991 692 25.6 27.0 n/a
1992 797 46.0 17.3 17.1
1993 868 49.0 17.7 19.2
1994 647 42.3 15.3 13.8
1995 785 49.1 16.0 17.3
1996 785 49.1 16.0 17.3
1997 885 56.6 15.6 18.8
1998 503 37.8 13.3 14.9
1999 528 43.9 12.0 20.6
2000 455 46.6 9.8 32.3
2001 494 39.0 12.7 32.8
2002 444 38.9 11.4 45.7
2003 444 38.9 11.4 45.7
2004 467 36.0 13.0 40.9
2005 470 32.4 14.5 42.8
2006 459 34.7 13.2 47.1
2007 812 48.8 16.6 29.6
2008 928 55.9 16.6 26.5
2009 796 50.1 15.9 15.7
2010 804 48.9 16.4 15.9
2011 862 50.0 17.2 20.6
2012 877 50.8 17.2 13.3
2013 923 47.8 19.3 11.8
2014 985 53.0 18.5 13
2015 1023 56.0 18.2 11.3
2016 1105 59.0 18.7 11
2017 1179 60.2 19.5 11.9
2018 1194 59.4 20.0 12.1
2019 667 42.8 15.5 10
2020 666 42.7 15.5 12.8
2021 731 41.4 17.6 12.7
2022 867 47.2 18.3 13.1
2023 928 50.3 18.4 16.2
2024 984 55.6 17.6 17.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smithson Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 657 n/a n/a n/a
1990 644 41.0 15.7 n/a
1991 692 25.6 27.0 n/a
1992 797 46.0 17.3 17.1
1993 868 49.0 17.7 19.2
1994 647 42.3 15.3 13.8
1995 785 49.1 16.0 17.3
1996 785 49.1 16.0 17.3
1997 885 56.6 15.6 18.8
1998 503 37.8 13.3 14.9
1999 528 43.9 12.0 20.6
2000 455 46.6 9.8 32.3
2001 494 39.0 12.7 32.8
2002 444 38.9 11.4 45.7
2003 444 38.9 11.4 45.7
2004 467 36.0 13.0 40.9
2005 470 32.4 14.5 42.8
2006 459 34.7 13.2 47.1
2007 812 48.8 16.6 29.6
2008 928 55.9 16.6 26.5
2009 796 50.1 15.9 15.7
2010 804 48.9 16.4 15.9
2011 862 50.0 17.2 20.6
2012 877 50.8 17.2 13.3
2013 923 47.8 19.3 11.8
2014 985 53.0 18.5 13
2015 1023 56.0 18.2 11.3
2016 1105 59.0 18.7 11
2017 1179 60.2 19.5 11.9
2018 1194 59.4 20.0 12.1
2019 667 42.8 15.5 10
2020 666 42.7 15.5 12.8
2021 731 41.4 17.6 12.7
2022 867 47.2 18.3 13.1
2023 928 50.3 18.4 16.2
2024 984 55.6 17.6 17.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smithson Valley Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $580 (6.7%) $8,112 (93.3%) $8,691
2020 $680 (7.6%) $8,290 (92.4%) $8,970
2021 $684 (8.0%) $7,883 (92.0%) $8,567

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithson Valley Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 139th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 184th of 2330 Middle schools
 1.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Smithson Valley Middle)5677
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Comal Independent School District (Isd))4866
 18%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Smithson Valley Middle)7468
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6354
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Smithson Valley Middle)7381
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6264
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smithson Valley Middle)8466
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Comal Independent School District (Isd))7156
 15%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Smithson Valley Middle)6977
 8%
   8th Grade Reading (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6665
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smithson Valley Middle)7250
 22%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6548
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Smithson Valley Middle)7373
   8th Grade Science (Comal Independent School District (Isd))6962
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Smithson Valley Middle)5443
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Comal Independent School District (Isd))4938
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Smithson Valley Middle)10097
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Comal Independent School District (Isd))7766
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students667928
 39.1%
African American915
 66.7%
American Indian33
Asian715
 114.3%
Hispanic194271
 39.7%
Pacific Islander05
White422562
 33.2%
Two or More Races3257
 78.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients10%16.2%
 6.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Smithson Valley Middle

Yes. Smithson Valley Middle ranks in the top 6.9% of Texas middle schools.

Students at Smithson Valley Middle are 60% White, 31% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 984 students attended Smithson Valley Middle.

Students who attend Smithson Valley Middle usually go on to attend Smithson Valley High School


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