Rita Smith Elementary School
Tel:
(972)429-2540
- Rita Smith Elementary School serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 90% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 92% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Rita Smith Elementary School's student population of 509 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 509 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rita Smith Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rita Smith Elementary School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #353 out of 7,879 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 90% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 92% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 52% |
| Black | 10% | 13% |
| White | 63% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wylie Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rita Smith Elementary School is Frank Mcmillan J High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Frank Mcmillan J High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dodd Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Wylie Dodd Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 538 students
1.1 miles
1500 Park Blvd
Wylie, TX 75098
(972)429-3440 1.1 K-4 538 - Wylie Frank Mcmillan J High School Grades: 7-9 | 747 students
1.4 miles
1050 Park Blvd
Wylie, TX 75098
(972)429-3225 1.4 7-9 747 - Wylie Davis Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 774 students
1.5 miles
950 Park Blvd
Wylie, TX 75098
(972)429-3325 1.5 5-6 774 - Wylie T F Birmingham Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 496 students
2.3 miles
700 W Brown St
Wylie, TX 75098
(972)429-3420 2.3 K-4 496 - Wylie Tibbals Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 666 students
2.4 miles
621 Waters Edge Way
Wylie, TX 75098
(972)429-2520 2.4 K-4 666
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