- Enrollment
- 2,192
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Killeen, TX
Roy J Smith Middle
Federal NCES profile for Roy J Smith Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482566013236
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Roy J Smith Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Killeen · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 48.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Roy J Smith Middle has class sizes larger than 73% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Roy J Smith Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Killeen, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Roy J Smith Middle held near 1,280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 70.9 → 73.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-47 students YoY 482566013236 · Killeen, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
1,135 enr · 16.2:1 · 48.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Harker Heights H S (2,192 students)
Roy J Smith Middle held near 1,280 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-47 headcount). Teacher FTE added 70.9 → 73.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Roy J Smith Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harker Heights
Harker Heights H S
2,192 students
- Robert M Shoem
Robert M Shoemaker H S
2,165 students
- Killeen H S
Killeen H S
2,083 students
- Chaparral H S
Chaparral H S
2,031 students
- C E Ellison H
C E Ellison H S
1,761 students
- This school
Roy J Smith Middle
1,135 students
What this shows Roy J Smith Middle reports 1,135 students on the CCD universe file.
How Roy J Smith Middle compares
Roy J Smith Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.3% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,135 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,135
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Texas - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,818
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.8 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
325
in-school suspensions + 173 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 43.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.9%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
White 12.8%
Two or More 10.4%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 35.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Roy J Smith Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Killeen Isd reports $11,818 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Roy J Smith Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harker Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Robert M Shoemaker H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Killeen H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| C E Ellison H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Roy J Smith Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,165
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,083
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 2,031
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 1,761
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,135 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Roy J Smith Middle
How many students attend Roy J Smith Middle?
Roy J Smith Middle has 1,135 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Killeen, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,327 (2022-23) → 1,280 (2023-24), nearly flat (-47).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Roy J Smith Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Roy J Smith Middle is 16.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Roy J Smith Middle?
48.3% of students at Roy J Smith Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Roy J Smith Middle?
The largest demographic group at Roy J Smith Middle is African American at 35.9% of enrollment, in Killeen, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Roy J Smith Middle?
Roy J Smith Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Roy J Smith Middle rank among middle schools in Killeen?
By Resource Investment Index, Roy J Smith Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Killeen, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Killeen on the city page.
What other schools are in Killeen Isd?
Besides Roy J Smith Middle, Killeen Isd also operates Harker Heights H S (2,192 students), Robert M Shoemaker H S (2,165 students), and Killeen H S (2,083 students). See the Killeen Isd district page for the complete list.