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#8386 of 8,552 schools in TX
Smith Middle
Middle School · Beaumont ISD · Beaumont, TX
A Beaumont ISD charter middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4415 CONCORD, Beaumont, TX 77703
- Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs TX 54% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Smith Middle score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 24% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,450/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beaumont), 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
$31,136
Median home value
$97,100
Median rent
$929/mo
College educated
8.3%
Homeownership
44.7%
Poverty rate
36.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77703; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solid Rock Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | 2–12 | 2.2 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Harmony Science Academy- BeaumontCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 657 | Compare → |
| Marshall MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 665 | Compare → |
| M L King MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 1.6 | 6–8 | 4.0 mi | 502 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Beaumont ISD
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #16 of 25
- District spending per student
- $12,958NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith Middle is listed in BEAUMONT ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Middle
Smith Middle is a public middle school in Beaumont, TX, part of Beaumont ISD, serving approximately 407 students in grades 6th-8th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,386 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Middle
What grades does Smith Middle serve?
Smith Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Smith Middle?
Smith Middle has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.
How does Smith Middle rank in TX?
Smith Middle ranks #8,386 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Smith Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.7 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 Smith Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Middle has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Smith Middle a charter school?
Yes, Smith Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Smith Middle a Title I school?
No, Smith Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Middle?
92.9% of students at 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
- 407
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 71.3%
- Phone
- (409) 617-5825
- Area population (ZIP 77703)
- 11,640
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 77703; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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