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#4093 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 48% in state
Roy J Smith Middle
Middle School · Killeen ISD · Killeen, TX
A Killeen ISD middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6000 BRUSHY CREEK DR, Killeen, TX 76549
- Math 36% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Roy J Smith Middle score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2017–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Roy J Smith Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,913/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Killeen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,536
Median home value
$202,100
Median rent
$1,363/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
53.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76549; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 759 | Compare → |
| Live Oak Ridge MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 683 | Compare → |
| Memorial Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Adventhealth SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.8 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Killeen ISD
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #20 of 50
- District spending per student
- $11,818NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Roy J Smith Middle is listed in KILLEEN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Roy J Smith Middle
Roy J Smith Middle is a public middle school in Killeen, TX, part of Killeen ISD, serving approximately 1,280 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,093 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Roy J Smith Middle
What grades does Roy J Smith Middle serve?
Roy J Smith Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Roy J Smith Middle?
Roy J Smith Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy J Smith Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy J Smith Middle is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Roy J Smith Middle rank in TX?
Roy J Smith Middle ranks #4,093 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Roy J Smith Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Roy J Smith Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Roy J Smith Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Roy J Smith Middle has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Roy J Smith Middle a charter school?
No, Roy J Smith Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Roy J Smith Middle a Title I school?
No, Roy J Smith Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Roy J Smith Middle?
62.2% of students at Roy J Smith Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Bell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (254) 336-1050
- Area population (ZIP 76549)
- 56,083
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 29.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76549; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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