E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SINTON ISD school district, located in SINTON, TX with about 518 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 37 teachers, E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

E. Merle Smith Middle School is a public school located in Sinton, Texas, serving as a key component of the Sinton Independent School District. Dedicated to the academic and personal development of students in the middle grades, the school provides a structured learning environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The campus is situated on South San Patricio Avenue and functions as a focal point for the local community, focusing on preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and extracurricular opportunities.

As part of the Sinton ISD, E. Merle Smith Middle School emphasizes the district’s commitment to educational excellence and student growth. The school aims to foster a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both academic pursuits and social development. By maintaining a presence within the local district infrastructure, the school plays an essential role in the Sinton community, striving to provide its diverse student body with the necessary tools and skills to thrive as they move toward their secondary education. For more detailed information regarding school programs, events, and resources, stakeholders can visit the district’s official website at http://www.sintonisd.net.

For more information, contact E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE at (361) 364-6840 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1000 S SAN PATRICIO AVE
SINTON, TX 78387
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E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in SINTON, TX with about 518 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
SINTON ISD
Total Students:
518
Teachers:
37.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 518 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending E MERLE SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
80.7%
White
17.4%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.2%
Two or more races
0.2%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.