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Rita Smith Elementary School vs. Don Whitt Elementary School

Should you attend Rita Smith Elementary School or Don Whitt Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rita Smith Elementary School
2221 Fm 1378
Wylie, TX 75098
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Don Whitt Elementary School
7520 Woodcreek Way
Wylie, TX 75098
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Rita Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Don Whitt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rita Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Don Whitt Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-4
PK-4
Total Students
606 students
769 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rita Smith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Don Whitt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rita Smith Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Don Whitt Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
54 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rita Smith Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Don Whitt Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rita Smith Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wylie Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Don Whitt Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wylie Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#259 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
#212 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rita Smith Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Don Whitt Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
79%
(Top 5% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 5% in TX)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rita Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wylie Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Don Whitt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wylie Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 5% in TX)
80%
(Top 5% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rita Smith Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wylie Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Don Whitt Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wylie Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rita Smith Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Don Whitt Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
107
4
Kindergarten Students
105
123
Grade 1 Students
88
165
Grade 2 Students
97
150
Grade 3 Students
95
148
Grade 4 Students
114
179

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
17%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rita Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wylie Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Don Whitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wylie Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rita Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wylie Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Don Whitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wylie Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
17%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rita Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wylie Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Don Whitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wylie Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
44%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rita Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wylie Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Don Whitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wylie Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rita Smith Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wylie Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Don Whitt Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wylie Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rita Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wylie Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Don Whitt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wylie Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rita Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wylie Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Don Whitt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wylie Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rita Smith Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wylie Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Don Whitt Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wylie Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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