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Odom Middle School vs. Smith Middle School

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School Overview

School
Odom Middle School
2550 W Virginia Ave
Beaumont, TX 77705
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Smith Middle School
4415 Concord
Beaumont, TX 77703
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 802 students in grades 6-8, Odom Middle School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 407 students in grades 6-8, 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 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
802 students
407 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Odom Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smith Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Odom Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smith Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Odom Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smith Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Odom Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beaumont Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smith Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Beaumont 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.

Test Scores

#3768 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
#8009 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Odom 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 Smith Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
11%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Odom Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beaumont 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 Smith Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Beaumont Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
56%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
14%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Odom Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beaumont 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 Smith Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Beaumont Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤5%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Odom Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beaumont 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 Smith Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Beaumont Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Odom Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Smith Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
340
118
Grade 7 Students
244
148
Grade 8 Students
218
141

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Odom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beaumont Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Beaumont Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Odom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beaumont Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Beaumont Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
55%
69%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Odom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beaumont Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Beaumont Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Odom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beaumont Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Beaumont Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Odom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beaumont Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smith Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Beaumont Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.59
0.45
This chart showcases the diversity score of Odom Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beaumont Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smith Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Beaumont Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
91%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Odom Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beaumont Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smith Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Beaumont Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Odom Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beaumont Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smith Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Beaumont Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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