Rita Smith Elementary School
Rank
: 10/
Top 5%10
Tel:
(972) 429-2540
Rita Smith Elementary School serves 500 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Rita Smith Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (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 77% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Rita Smith Elementary School places 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%)
School Overview
Rita Smith Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 500 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Rita Smith Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Rita Smith Elementary School is 0.61, 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 | #248 out of 7999 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 52% |
| Black | 12% | 13% |
| White | 59% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wylie Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Rita Smith Elementary School is Wylie High School (2.5 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wylie Dodd Elementary School Math: 72% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 563 students10
1.1 miles
1500 Park Blvd
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3440 1.1 PK-4 563 - Wylie George W Bush Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 646 students10
1.3 miles
2000 Eagle Aerie Ln
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-2600 1.3 K-4 646 - Wylie Frank Mcmillan J High School Math: 81% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 846 students10
1.4 miles
1050 Park Blvd
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3225 1.4 7-8 846 - Wylie Davis Intermediate School Math: 67% | Reading: 63%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5-6 | 799 students10
1.5 miles
950 Park Blvd
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3325 1.5 5-6 799 - Wylie T F Birmingham Elementary School Math: 63% | Reading: 60%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-4 | 508 students10
2.3 miles
700 W Brown St
Wylie, TX 75098
(972) 429-3420 2.3 PK-4 508
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