For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,011 students in Nixon-Smiley CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Nixon-Smiley CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,011 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nixon-Smiley CISD School District, which is ranked #608 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#610 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
74%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
23%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,606 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,156 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,606
$13,387
Spending / Student
$16,156
$14,116
Best Nixon-Smiley CISD School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nixon Smiley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Anglin St
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: PK-4
| 434 students
Rank: #22.
Nixon-smiley Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 5-8
| 286 students
Rank: #33.
Nixon-smiley High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Rancho Rd
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 9-12
| 285 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Cisd Daep
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 5-12
| 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Nixon-smiley Pace
Alternative School
102 W Hwy 87
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Nixon, TX 78140
(830) 582-1536
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nixon-Smiley CISD School District?
Nixon-Smiley CISD School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,011 students.
What is the rank of Nixon-Smiley CISD School District?
Nixon-Smiley CISD School District is ranked #608 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Nixon-Smiley CISD School District?
74% of Nixon-Smiley CISD School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nixon-Smiley CISD School District?
Nixon-Smiley CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Nixon-Smiley CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,156 is higher than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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