Serving 606 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Rita Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 606 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Rita Smith Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rita Smith Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Rita Smith Elementary School?
606 students attend Rita Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Rita Smith Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rita Smith Elementary School?
Rita Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rita Smith Elementary School offer ?
Rita Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Rita Smith Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 606 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 56%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
