- Enrollment
- 2,213
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Beaumont, TX
Smith Middle
Federal NCES profile for Smith Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 480967004639Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smith Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19:1
- large classes for Texas
- 88.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Smith Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Beaumont, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
Smith Middle shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-14.3%).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 480967004639 · Beaumont, TX Middle · MID · CHARTER
532 enr · 19:1 · 88.4% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students)
Smith Middle shrank from 475 students in 2022-23 to 407 in 2023-24 (-14.3%). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Smith Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Brook Sr
West Brook Sr H S
2,213 students
- Beaumont Unite
Beaumont United H S
2,035 students
- Pietzsch/Mac A
Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El
1,134 students
- Odom Middle 837
Odom Middle
837 students
- Regina Howell 742
Regina Howell El
742 students
- This school 532
Smith Middle
532 students
What this shows Smith Middle reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smith Middle compares
Smith Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 29% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.4% | ▲ 43% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 90% in Texas - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.6%
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
$12,958
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
167
in-school suspensions + 237 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 75.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 28 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 70.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.4%
Two or More 3.6%
White 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Smith Middle is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Beaumont Isd reports $12,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smith Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Brook Sr H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Beaumont United H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Odom Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Regina Howell El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smith Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,035
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,134
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~532 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smith Middle
How many students attend Smith Middle?
Smith Middle has 532 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Beaumont, TX. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 407 (2023-24), down 68.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle is 19:1, which is 29% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 21% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smith Middle?
88.4% of students at Smith Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smith Middle?
The largest demographic group at Smith Middle is African American at 70.9% of enrollment, in Beaumont, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smith Middle?
Smith Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Smith Middle rank among middle schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Smith Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in Beaumont, 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 Beaumont on the city page.
What other schools are in Beaumont Isd?
Besides Smith Middle, Beaumont Isd also operates West Brook Sr H S (2,213 students), Beaumont United H S (2,035 students), and Pietzsch/Mac Arthur El (1,134 students). See the Beaumont Isd district page for the complete list.