Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Smyer Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
52%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
11%
6%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Smyer Elementary School?
229 students attend Smyer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Smyer Elementary School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smyer Elementary School?
Smyer Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smyer Elementary School offer ?
Smyer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Smyer Elementary School part of?
Smyer Elementary School is part of Smyer Independent School District.
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