NIXON-SMILEY MIDDLE

NIXON-SMILEY CISD
800 RANCHO RD
NIXON, TX 78140
280 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Nixon-Smiley Middle School is a public educational institution located in Nixon, Texas, serving as a core component of the Nixon-Smiley Consolidated Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for middle-level students. By providing a structured curriculum and extracurricular opportunities, the campus aims to prepare students for the academic rigor of high school while addressing their unique developmental needs during their formative adolescent years.

Beyond standard academics, the school functions as a central hub for the small community of Nixon, reflecting the values of a close-knit rural school district. The institution maintains a focus on student engagement through various school programs and promotes communication between staff, students, and parents to ensure student success. For families and community members seeking detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district announcements, the school maintains an official web presence at [nixonsmiley.net](http://www.nixonsmiley.net).
280
Total Students
29.6
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
80.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    193 (68.9%)
  • White
    72 (25.7%)
  • Two or More
    8 (2.9%)
  • Black
    7 (2.5%)
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: NIXON-SMILEY CISD
Phone: (830)582-1536
Website: http://www.nixonsmiley.net
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 280
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 224
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 2

* 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 5 65
Grade 6 69
Grade 7 71
Grade 8 75
Gender Ratio