Smith Education Center serves 241 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
241 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)42%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)57%
88%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
67%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Smith Education Center?
241 students attend Smith Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Smith Education Center students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smith Education Center?
Smith Education Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smith Education Center offer ?
Smith Education Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Smith Education Center part of?
Smith Education Center is part of Houston Independent School District.
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