Blackburn Elementary School vs. Smith Int
Should I attend Blackburn Elementary School or Smith Int? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Blackburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Smith Int ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Blackburn 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 is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 521 students in grades 5-6, Smith Int 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 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-4
5-6
Total Students
603 students
521 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#6785 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#4812 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
101
-
Grade 1 Students
125
-
Grade 2 Students
156
-
Grade 3 Students
130
-
Grade 4 Students
91
-
Grade 5 Students
-
247
Grade 6 Students
-
274
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
23%
% Black
44%
46%
% White
27%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
