Lacy Elementary School vs. Smith Elementary School
Should I attend Lacy Elementary School or Smith Elementary School? 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
Lacy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 620 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lacy Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
620 students
678 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2669 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1736 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
48%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
111
106
Grade 1 Students
105
116
Grade 2 Students
102
120
Grade 3 Students
96
109
Grade 4 Students
98
105
Grade 5 Students
108
122
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
40%
27%
% Black
19%
23%
% White
35%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%