Serving 985 students in grades 5-7, Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate 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 44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 5-7
- Enrollment: 985 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School's student population of 985 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-7
Total Students
985 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
Year Founded
1907
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Jackets
School Rankings
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School is 0.61, 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
#5499 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
46%
25%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Jackets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School's ranking?
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School is ranked #5499 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School often compared to?
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ad Wheat Middle School by visitors of our site.
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 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School?
985 students attend Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School?
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School offer ?
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-7
What school district is Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School part of?
Lowell Smith Jr Intermediate School is part of Cleburne Independent School District.
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