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Smithville Elementary is a public elementary school serving 702 students in grades 1-5 in the Smithville Independent School District in Smithville, Texas. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that is predominantly White (56.13%), followed by Hispanic (34.05%) and African American (4.99%) students.
Smithville Elementary has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a high of 1,162 out of 4,578 Texas elementary schools in 2020-2021 to a low of 3,230 out of 4,260 in 2013-2014. The school's current ranking for the 2023-2024 school year is 2,014 out of 4,675 Texas elementary schools, with a 3-star rating. While the school has performed well for White and Gifted and Talented students, it has struggled with Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools for these subgroups. Smithville Elementary's STAAR test scores have been mixed, with the school performing above the state average in some areas, such as 3rd grade reading and 5th grade mathematics, but below the state average in others, such as 5th grade science.
When compared to nearby schools, Smithville Elementary generally performs better than the Giddings and Bastrop ISD schools, which have lower statewide rankings and test scores. However, the school lags behind the Giddings Intermediate School, which has a higher statewide ranking and better test scores in several areas. Smithville Elementary's increased funding and improved student-teacher ratio may have contributed to its recent improvements, but continued efforts to address the needs of its diverse student population will be crucial for the school's long-term success.
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