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Roy J Smith Middle School vs. Palo Alto Middle School

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Roy J Smith Middle School
6000 Brushy Creek Dr
Killeen, TX 76549
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Palo Alto Middle School
2301 W Elms Rd
Killeen, TX 76549
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Roy J Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Palo Alto Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,280 students in grades 6-8, Roy J Smith 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 is 34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 759 students in grades 6-8, Palo Alto 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 is 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,280 students
759 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roy J Smith Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palo Alto Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roy J Smith Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palo Alto Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roy J Smith Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palo Alto Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roy J Smith Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Killeen Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palo Alto Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Killeen Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#5354 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
#7576 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Roy J Smith Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palo Alto Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
20%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roy J Smith Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palo Alto Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roy J Smith Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palo Alto Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Roy J Smith Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palo Alto Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Roy J Smith Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Palo Alto Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
418
270
Grade 7 Students
466
236
Grade 8 Students
396
253
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roy J Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Killeen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palo Alto Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Killeen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
34%
30%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roy J Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Killeen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palo Alto Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Killeen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
34%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roy J Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Killeen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palo Alto Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Killeen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
15%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roy J Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Killeen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palo Alto Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Killeen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
3%
3%
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roy J Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Killeen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Palo Alto Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Killeen Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.74
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roy J Smith Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palo Alto Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
82%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roy J Smith Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palo Alto Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roy J Smith Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palo Alto Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Killeen Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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