Cedric C Smith
Cedric C Smith serves 804 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Cedric C Smith placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Cedric C Smith places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Cedric C Smith's student population of 804 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 804 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Cedric C Smith is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,999 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Cedric C Smith is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1518 out of 7999 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 60% | 52% |
| Black | 1% | 13% |
| White | 36% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Magnolia Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Cedric C Smith is Tomball High School (4.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Bear Branch J High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tough Elementary School (2.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Spring Tough Elementary School Math: 86% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 889 students10
2.1 miles
11660 Crane Brook Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(281) 465-5900 2.1 PK-6 889 - Spring Deretchin Elementary School Math: 87% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 949 students10
2.3 miles
11000 Merit Oaks Dr
Spring, TX 77382
(832) 592-8700 2.3 PK-6 949 - Magnolia Bear Branch Intermediate School
2.5 miles
8040 Ken Lake Dr
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-3571 2.5 n/a n/a - Magnolia Bear Branch J High School Math: 62% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,456 student10
2.5 miles
31310 F M 2978
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-6088 2.5 6-8 1,456 - Magnolia Bear Branch Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 57%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 637 students10
3.3 miles
8909 Fm 1488
Magnolia, TX 77353
(281) 356-4771 3.3 PK-5 637
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