TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
TX Commissioner of Education Mike Morath 2023 | State Board for Education
Primary data on overall student readiness in Smith Middle School is derived from the TSI's assessments, which evaluate student capabilities in reading, writing, and mathematics. Certain students may qualify for exemptions from these assessments. In contrast, CCMR focuses on preparedness for life post-high school, factoring in TSI scores along with other criteria like dual credits, AP/IB exam results, and more, to provide insights into specific subject performance.
In the 2021-22 school year, Smith Middle School's student population was made up of 1,820 students, of which 492 were White, 308 Asian, 220 Hispanic, 97 African American, 53 Multiracial, four American Indian, and three Pacific Islander students.
Data shows that 77% (308) of Smith Middle School 401 Asian students, 75% of its five Pacific Islander students, 73% (53) of its 73 multiracial students, 67% (492) of its 735 white students, 67% of its six American Indian students, 56% (220) of its 393 Hispanic students, and 47% (97) of its 207 African American students had "mastered" their grade level in the 2021-22 school year and were "on track for college and career readiness," as measured by state academic standards.
The TEA says students who meet, but haven't mastered their grade level are "prepared to progress to the next grade," but are not on a college track.
In 2020-21, the TEA noted that 836 Smith Middle School students - equivalent to 48% of the student population - were not on the academic path to college eligibility. This contrasts with 2021-22, where the percentage stood at 35%, marking a 13% decrease from the previous year.
Despite an improvement after the pandemic, Texas students are still struggling to keep a good performance and reach grade level in schools. In the 2021-22 school year, nearly two-thirds (60%) of students were below grade level in math and 48% did not meet the standards in reading language and arts.
According to Chandra Villanueva, director of policy and advocacy for Every Texan, one of the main causes for this is bad funds management. "Your average homeowner is like, 'Look, I'm paying more and more every single year. Why are my schools still underfunded, overcrowded, my teachers underpaid? Obviously, the schools are doing a bad job with my money,'" she said in an interview. Currently, Texas residents pay more than $70 billion annually in taxes destined to public education.
Gov. Abbott has been calling not only for an end to the main school property tax, but to use public money to support private schools. The initiative is called universal private school choice and, if passed, would allow residents to use taxpayer money to pay for their kids' private education.
"School choice not only improves education for every kid and every parent who chooses that pathway," Abbott said at the Texas Capitol on Oct. 16.
| School | Total Students | % On College Track |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Elementary School | 804 | 69% |
| Andre Elementary School | 939 | 74% |
| Anthony Middle School | 1,276 | 58% |
| Aragon Middle School | 1,601 | 61% |
| Arnold Middle School | 1,437 | 66% |
| Ault Elementary School | 961 | 58% |
| Bane Elementary School | 755 | 87% |
| Bang Elementary School | 904 | 77% |
| Birkes Elementary School | 1,022 | 61% |
| Black Elementary School | 1,129 | 65% |
| Bleyl Middle School | 1,543 | 74% |
| Bridgeland High School | 3,449 | 51% |
| Campbell Middle School | 1,103 | 76% |
| Cook Middle School | 1,451 | 68% |
| Copeland Elementary School | 934 | 67% |
| Cy-Fair High School | 3,287 | 71% |
| Cypress Creek High School | 3,263 | 78% |
| Cypress Falls High School | 2,880 | 75% |
| Cypress Lakes High School | 3,219 | 82% |
| Cypress Park High School | 2,905 | 83% |
| Cypress Ranch High School | 3,548 | 57% |
| Cypress Ridge High School | 3,037 | 79% |
| Cypress Springs High School | 2,622 | 81% |
| Cypress Woods High School | 3,185 | 54% |
| Danish Elementary School | 953 | 81% |
| Dean Middle School | 1,339 | 79% |
| Duryea Elementary School | 809 | 80% |
| Emery Elementary School | 1,040 | 83% |
| Emmott Elementary School | 683 | 82% |
| Farney Elementary School | 935 | 55% |
| Fiest Elementary School | 907 | 80% |
| Francone Elementary School | 813 | 83% |
| Frazier Elementary School | 596 | 79% |
| Gleason Elementary School | 908 | 67% |
| Goodson Middle School | 1,431 | 54% |
| Hairgrove Elementary School | 725 | 64% |
| Hamilton Elementary School | 1,058 | 49% |
| Hamilton Middle School | 1,506 | 55% |
| Hancock Elementary School | 956 | 85% |
| Hemmenway Elementary School | 1,140 | 77% |
| Holbrook Elementary School | 928 | 83% |
| Holmsley Elementary School | 852 | 76% |
| Hopper Middle School | 1,047 | 83% |
| Horne Elementary School | 903 | 81% |
| Jersey Village High School | 3,335 | 76% |
| Jowell Elementary School | 620 | 84% |
| Kahla Middle School | 1,301 | 75% |
| Keith Elementary School | 1,130 | 59% |
| Kirk Elementary School | 890 | 77% |
| Labay Middle School | 1,235 | 73% |
| Lamkin Elementary School | 892 | 75% |
| Langham Creek High School | 2,797 | 70% |
| Lee Elementary School | 814 | 78% |
| Lieder Elementary School | 805 | 82% |
| Lowery Elementary School | 830 | 69% |
| Matzke Elementary School | 1,024 | 83% |
| McFee Elementary School | 997 | 78% |
| Metcalf Elementary School | 667 | 71% |
| Millsap Elementary School | 819 | 70% |
| Moore Elementary School | 1,000 | 71% |
| Owens Elementary School | 762 | 69% |
| Pope Elementary School | 1,096 | 37% |
| Post Elementary School | 853 | 75% |
| Postma Elementary School | 1,132 | 60% |
| Reed Elementary School | 837 | 79% |
| Rennell Elementary School | 1,181 | 55% |
| Robinson Elementary School | 1,261 | 77% |
| Robison Elementary School | 884 | 59% |
| Rowe Middle School | 1,239 | 76% |
| Salyards Middle School | 1,489 | 50% |
| Sampson Elementary School | 860 | 48% |
| Sheridan Elementary School | 1,310 | 79% |
| Smith Middle School | 1,820 | 35% |
| Spillane Middle School | 1,571 | 46% |
| Swenke Elementary School | 1,007 | 48% |
| Thornton Middle School | 1,535 | 79% |
| Tipps Elementary School | 1,006 | 84% |
| Truitt Middle School | 1,419 | 75% |
| Walker Elementary School | 975 | 77% |
| Warner Elementary School | 1,172 | 44% |
| Watkins Middle School | 1,520 | 79% |
| Wells Elementary School | 1,630 | 53% |
| Willbern Elementary School | 878 | 68% |
| Wilson Elementary School | 751 | 76% |
| Woodard Elementary School | 1,092 | 67% |
| Yeager Elementary School | 845 | 81% |
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