Below Average
#6727 of 8,552 schools in TX
Smith EL
Elementary School · Alief ISD · Houston, TX
An Alief ISD elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11300 STANCLIFF, Houston, TX 77099
- Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith EL score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 31% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Smith EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,735
Median home value
$176,800
Median rent
$1,218/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
37.2%
Poverty rate
25.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77099; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cummings ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Step Charter ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Kipp Shine PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 869 | Compare → |
| Arrow Academy - Liberation AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 225 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Alief ISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #31 of 42
- District spending per student
- $13,388NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith EL is listed in ALIEF ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith EL
Smith EL is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Alief ISD, serving approximately 633 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,727 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith EL
What grades does Smith EL serve?
Smith EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Smith EL?
Smith EL has an enrollment of approximately 633 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith EL is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith EL rank in TX?
Smith EL ranks #6,727 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Smith EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Smith EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Smith EL a charter school?
No, Smith EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith EL a Title I school?
No, Smith EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith EL?
92.6% of students at Smith EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 633
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.8%
- Phone
- (281) 983-8380
- Area population (ZIP 77099)
- 49,271
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77099; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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