Serving 753 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Larry G Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 753 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Larry G Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Larry G Smith Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Larry G Smith Elementary School?
753 students attend Larry G Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Larry G Smith Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Larry G Smith Elementary School?
Larry G Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Larry G Smith Elementary School offer ?
Larry G Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Larry G Smith Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 753 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 96%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 47% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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