Serving 158 students in grades 4-5, Smith Elementary 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
158 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#6486 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
68%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
24%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Smith Elementary School is ranked #6486 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Smith Elementary School?
158 students attend Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Elementary School?
Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smith Elementary School offer ?
Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Smith Elementary School part of?
Smith Elementary School is part of Victoria Independent School District.
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