D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Ashbel Smith El

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 403 E JAMES, Baytown, TX 77520
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in Texas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.51 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 13th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
554
Students
enrolled
13.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%23/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%13/100Students gain 0.51 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.01 in 2009–19; 5th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −10 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency28% (−12 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency28% (−7 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic27%27%reading -5 pts, math -1 pts39th percentile (list)
Low-income27%32%reading -1 pts, math +7 pts57th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 403 E JAMES
City Baytown
ZIP Code 77520
District 4821150
NCES School ID 482115002106
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77520

Understanding the community around Ashbel Smith El helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,226
Per Capita Income $25,470
Poverty Rate 16.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.2%
High School or Higher 71.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $125,300
Median Rent $1,094
Owner-Occupied 56.7%
Renter-Occupied 43.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ashbel Smith El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.5%
Female 47.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 80.7%
Black 9.6%
White 7.0%
Two or More Races 2.0%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 554
Teachers (FTE) 40.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ashbel Smith El?
Ashbel Smith El has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ashbel Smith El?
Ashbel Smith El has 554 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1.
What grades does Ashbel Smith El serve?
Ashbel Smith El serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ashbel Smith El receive per student?
Ashbel Smith El receives $17,790 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ashbel Smith El in 77520 ▼
Avg Home Value
$173,905
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,221
1-Year Change
+1.1%
% Renters
43.3%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026