Smith El
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades PK-5
3,401st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 23%▲ Improving
Smith El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 3,401st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 23% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 23th in 2025 — improving.
Smith El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 286 students tested
Smith El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 736 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 70.7% | 88.5% | ▲ 17.8 pts | |
| Black | 25.5% | 8.6% | ▼ 16.9 pts | |
| White | 2.4% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Smith El
Typical home value $281K in zip 77092 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Smith El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 2Southwest Public Schools Visual & Perf Arts AcadSouthwest Public Schools · 0.3 mi away · charter3,755th of 4,406
ELA 32% · Math 35% - 4KIPP Nexus PriKIPP Texas Public Schools · 0.7 mi away · charter2,968th of 4,406
ELA 40% · Math 43% - 6Wainwright ElHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away2,039th of 4,406
ELA 48% · Math 51% - 3Stevens ElHouston ISD · 1.2 mi away3,113th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 42% - 4Benbrook ElHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away2,694th of 4,406
ELA 49% · Math 39% - 10Oak Forest ElHouston ISD · 1.7 mi away94th of 4,406
ELA 87% · Math 82% - 1Smith ElAldine ISD · 1.8 mi away4,255th of 4,406
ELA 26% · Math 23% - 2Harmony School of Endeavor-HoustonHarmony Public Schools - Houston North · 1.9 mi away · charter3,724th of 4,406
ELA 39% · Math 29%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Smith El in?
Smith El is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Smith El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 3,401st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 23% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Smith El?
Hispanic 89%, Black 9%, White 2% (736 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smith El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77092 is $281K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.