Serving 587 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 Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Rita Smith Elementary serves the northwest part of Wylie, TX, covering an area of approximately 3.7 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 1.2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rita Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rita Smith Elementary School's student population of 587 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
587 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rita Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rita Smith Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#244 out of 8096 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
15%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rita Smith Elementary School's ranking?
Rita Smith Elementary School is ranked #244 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Rita Smith Elementary School often compared to?
Rita Smith Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P M Akin Elementary School, Don Whitt Elementary School, Tibbals Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rita Smith Elementary School?
587 students attend Rita Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Rita Smith Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rita Smith Elementary School?
Rita Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rita Smith Elementary School offer ?
Rita Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Rita Smith Elementary School part of?
Rita Smith Elementary School is part of Wylie Independent School District.
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