Smith Elementary School
Tel:
(713)613-2542
- Smith Elementary School serves 904 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 61% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 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%.
Top Placements
Smith Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Smith Elementary School's student population of 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 904 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 53 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Smith Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Smith Elementary School is 0.37, 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 | #6685 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 52% |
| Black | 20% | 13% |
| White | 3% | 28% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 Elementary School is Advanced Virtual Academy (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Southwest Schools Mangum El Campus Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 310 students
0.3 miles
4515 Mangum Rd
Houston, TX 77092
(713)688-0505 0.3 K-5 310 - Houston Advanced Virtual Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 211 students
0.8 miles
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713)926-4528 0.8 9-12 211 - Houston Scarborough High School Grades: 9-12 | 759 students
0.8 miles
4141 Costa Rica
Houston, TX 77092
(713)613-2200 0.8 9-12 759 - Bryan Brazos School For Inquiry And Creativity Tidwell Charter School
Grades: 1-6 | 131 students
1.0 miles
1055 W Tidwell Rd
Bryan, TX 77802
(713)681-1960 1.0 1-6 131 - Houston Yes Prep - White Oak Charter School
Grades: 6-9 | 557 students
1.0 miles
5620 W Tidwell
Houston, TX 77036
(713)967-9000 1.0 6-9 557
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