D
Needs Improvement
35/100

Smith El

📚 01 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5815 W LITTLE YORK RD, Houston, TX 77091
Overall
D
35/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Texas
Growth
D
Students gain 0.42 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 2nd percentile
Resources
B
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

35
Repit Score
out of 100
531
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%2/100Students gain 0.42 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 2nd percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 79% 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 −33 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 proficiency10% (−30 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency7% (−28 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
Black8%3%reading -20 pts, math -18 pts0th percentile (list)
Hispanic8%8%reading -24 pts, math -20 pts1st percentile (list)
Low-income12%8%reading -16 pts, math -18 pts1st 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 5815 W LITTLE YORK RD
City Houston
ZIP Code 77091
District 4807710
NCES School ID 480771000073
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77091

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $34,988
Per Capita Income $20,348
Poverty Rate 31.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 13.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%
High School or Higher 69.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $201,100
Median Rent $1,052
Owner-Occupied 37.2%
Renter-Occupied 62.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Smith El.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.9%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 78.9%
Black 18.3%
White 1.7%
Asian 0.4%
Two or More Races 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 531
Teachers (FTE) 34.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Smith El?
Smith El has a Repit School Score of 35 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 Smith El?
Smith El has 531 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Smith El serve?
Smith El serves grades 01 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Smith El receive per student?
Smith El receives $12,943 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Smith El in 77091 ▼
Avg Home Value
$264,572
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,602
1-Year Change
+3.2%
% Renters
62.8%

Other Schools in 77091

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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