LOWELL SMITH JR MIDDLE

cleburne.k12.tx.us

929 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lowell Smith Jr. Middle School is a public school located in Cleburne, Texas, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Cleburne Independent School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with personal development, aiming to prepare students for the transition from elementary school to high school. By focusing on both core curriculum subjects and elective programs, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that supports the diverse needs of its student body.

Located on Country Club Road, the school emphasizes community engagement and school spirit as key components of its culture. The institution utilizes the resources provided by the Cleburne Independent School District to offer various extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations. Through its commitment to instruction and collaborative learning, Lowell Smith Jr. Middle School works to encourage academic growth, social responsibility, and the development of essential life skills among its middle-grade learners.

929

Total Students

65.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LOWELL SMITH JR MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	454
Hispanic	380
Black	25
Asian	5
Two or More	36
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	21

White
454 (48.9 %)
Hispanic
380 (40.9 %)
Two or More
36 (3.9 %)
Black
25 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
21 (2.3 %)
American Indian
8 (0.9 %)
Asian
5 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CLEBURNE ISD
Phone:	(817)202-1500
Website:	http://cleburne.k12.tx.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	929
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	65.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	632
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	82

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 309

Grade 7 307

Grade 8 313