Very Good
#2160 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 25% in state
Smithson Valley Middle
Middle School · Comal ISD · New Braunfels, TX
A Comal ISD middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1404 IH 35 N, New Braunfels, TX 78130
- Math 70% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smithson Valley Middle score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 74% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 82% (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
17.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smithson Valley Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Antonio map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,442/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Braunfels), 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
$84,426
Median home value
$296,300
Median rent
$1,525/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78130; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sjrc TexasCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 8–11 | 3.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Church Hill MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 753 | Compare → |
| Danville MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 920 | Compare → |
| Mt Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 834 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Comal ISD
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #16 of 36
- District spending per student
- $9,736NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smithson Valley Middle is listed in COMAL ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smithson Valley Middle
Smithson Valley Middle is a public middle school in New Braunfels, TX, part of Comal ISD, serving approximately 984 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,160 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smithson Valley Middle
What grades does Smithson Valley Middle serve?
Smithson Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Smithson Valley Middle?
Smithson Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 984 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithson Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithson Valley Middle is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smithson Valley Middle rank in TX?
Smithson Valley Middle ranks #2,160 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Smithson Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Smithson Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Smithson Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smithson Valley Middle has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Smithson Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Smithson Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smithson Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Smithson Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smithson Valley Middle?
17.6% of students at Smithson Valley 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
- 984
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Comal County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (830) 885-1200
- Area population (ZIP 78130)
- 95,787
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 78130; 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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