Public middle schoolGrades 5–6Forney ISD

Smith Intermediate

1750 Iron Gate Blvd, Forney, TX 75126 · (469) 762-4365

C
71 / 1002026 TEA rating
● SteadyWithin 2 points of 2025 (C 73).
680students
13.4students per teacher
93.1%attendance
7thof 8 Forney ISD middle schools
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DBCBCCRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Smith Intermediate has earned an A in 0 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 71

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressC · 75

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsD · 61

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Smith Intermediate tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Forney ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level63%
Meets grade level38%
Forney ISD middle schools: 41.6%
Masters grade level18%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

680students in 2024–25Down 2% from 693 the year before
13.4students per teacher51 full-time teachers
22.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
2.7 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$62,000average teacher base pay
64.6%from low-income familiesForney ISD middle schools: 50.8%
6.3%English learners
15.1%in gifted & talented
21.9%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 62.8%Hispanic 16.9%White 13.5%Two or More Races 5%Asian 1.3%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

DBrown Middle SchoolForney ISD · 68 · 0.9 mi BJackson Middle SchoolForney ISD · 82 · 2.8 mi CRhodes IntermediateForney ISD · 72 · 3.0 mi BThemer Middle SchoolForney ISD · 87 · 3.0 mi CRhea IntermediateForney ISD · 76 · 3.2 mi
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Questions about Smith Intermediate

What is Smith Intermediate’s TEA rating?

Smith Intermediate earned a C (71 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (73) in 2025.

What grades does Smith Intermediate serve?

Grades 5–6. It’s part of Forney ISD, at 1750 Iron Gate Blvd in Forney.

How many students go to Smith Intermediate?

680 students in 2024–25, down 2% from 693 the year before. There are about 13 students for every teacher.

How does Smith Intermediate compare with other Forney ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 7th of 8 Forney ISD middle schools. 13% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Smith Intermediate?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Forney ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.