Smylie Wilson Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Asian
(19-20)n/a
5%
Hispanic
(19-20)68%
53%
Black
(19-20)14%
13%
White
(19-20)15%
27%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
89%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Smylie Wilson Middle School?
516 students attend Smylie Wilson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Smylie Wilson Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 14% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Smylie Wilson Middle School offer ?
Smylie Wilson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Smylie Wilson Middle School part of?
Smylie Wilson Middle School is part of Lubbock Independent School District.
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