Serving 384 students in grades 6-8, E Merle Smith Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E Merle Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
E Merle Smith Middle School's student population of 384 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
E Merle Smith Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E Merle Smith Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5431 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
82%
53%
Black
1%
13%
White
16%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E Merle Smith Middle School's ranking?
E Merle Smith Middle School is ranked #5431 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend E Merle Smith Middle School?
384 students attend E Merle Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of E Merle Smith Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E Merle Smith Middle School?
E Merle Smith Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does E Merle Smith Middle School offer ?
E Merle Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is E Merle Smith Middle School part of?
E Merle Smith Middle School is part of Sinton Independent School District.
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