Smith Elementary School
Smith Elementary School serves 879 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Smith Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 45%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Smith Elementary School's student population of 879 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 879 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
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School Comparison
Smith Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Smith Elementary School is 0.39, 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 | #7098 out of 7999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 49% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 76% | 52% |
| Black | 20% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Houston Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Smith Elementary School is Scarborough High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Yes Prep - White Oak (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Southwest Schools Mangum El Campus (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Southwest Schools Mangum El Campus Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 357 students10
0.3 miles
4515 Mangum Rd
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 688-0505 0.3 K-5 357 - Houston Kipp Nexus Middle School Charter School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 5 | 107 students10
0.6 miles
4211 Watonga Blvd
Houston, TX 77074
(832) 328-1051 0.6 5 107 - Houston Kipp Nexus Primary Charter School Grades: K | 90 students
0.6 miles
4211 Watonga Blvd
Houston, TX 77074
(832) 328-1051 0.6 K 90 - Houston Scarborough High School Magnet School
Math: 38% | Reading: 21%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 780 students10
0.8 miles
4141 Costa Rica
Houston, TX 77092
(713) 613-2200 0.8 9-12 780 - Bryan Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 1-6 | 126 students10
1.0 miles
1055 W Tidwell Rd
Bryan, TX 77802
(713) 681-1960 1 1-6 126
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