Smith Education Center
Tel:
(713)226-2668
- Smith Education Center serves 241 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 84%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 88%) for the 2010-11 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
School Overview
- Smith Education Center's student population of 241 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 241 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Smith Education Center's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Smith Education Center is 0.45, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. 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 | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 84% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 88% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 52% |
| Black | 67% | 13% |
| White | 1% | 28% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 44% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Smith Education Center is Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men Grades: 6-12 | 457 students
0.0 miles
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713)226-2668 0.0 6-12 457 - Houston Yes Prep - 5th Ward Charter School
Grades: 6-11 | 784 students
0.3 miles
1305 Benson St
Houston, TX 77020
(713)924-0602 0.3 6-11 784 - Houston Dogan Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 640 students
0.7 miles
4202 Liberty Rd
Houston, TX 77026
(713)671-4140 0.7 PK-5 640 - Houston Atherton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 581 students
0.8 miles
2011 Solo St
Houston, TX 77020
(713)671-4100 0.8 PK-5 581 - Houston Bruce Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 563 students
0.9 miles
510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713)226-4560 0.9 PK-5 563
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