Smith El
Houston, TX · Alief ISD · Grades PK-4
3,501st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 21%▲ Improving
Smith El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 3,501st 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 21% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 6th in 2019 to 21th in 2025 — improving.
Smith El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 193 students tested
Smith El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 633 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57.6% | 65.4% | ▲ 7.8 pts | |
| Black | 27.6% | 19.7% | ▼ 7.9 pts | |
| Asian | 12.8% | 12.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| White | 1.2% | 2.1% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Smith El
Typical home value $223K in zip 77099 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
- 2Cummings ElAlief ISD · 0.5 mi away3,594th of 4,406
ELA 37% · Math 34% - 7Step Charter ElStep Charter School · 0.6 mi away · charter1,444th of 4,406
ELA 59% · Math 52% - 8KIPP Shine PrepKIPP Texas Public Schools · 0.9 mi away · charter1,285th of 4,406
ELA 54% · Math 60% - 1Boone ElAlief ISD · 1 mi away4,254th of 4,406
ELA 31% · Math 18% - 6Arrow Academy - Liberation AcademyArrow Academy · 1 mi away · charter1,958th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 43% - 3Horn ElAlief ISD · 1.1 mi away3,406th of 4,406
ELA 43% · Math 32% - 6Meadows ElFort Bend ISD · 1.2 mi away1,939th of 4,406
ELA 57% · Math 44% - 4Kennedy ElAlief ISD · 1.6 mi away3,069th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Smith El in?
Smith El is part of the Alief ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Smith El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 3,501st of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 21% 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 65%, Black 20%, Asian 12%, White 2% (633 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smith El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77099 is $223K 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.