Smith El
Raymondville, TX · Raymondville ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Town, distant
970th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
700 NTH 1ST ST, Raymondville, TX 78580
(956)689-8172NCES ID 483654004099Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 970th 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 78% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 169 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 455 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 98.3% | 96.5% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 2.2% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.1% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $116K in zip 78580 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2013
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Smith El
- #391Pittman ElRaymondville ISD · 0.9 mi away391st of 4,406
ELA 78% ▲15 · Math 68% ▲8Compare - #3990Lyford ElLyford CISD · 5.3 mi away3,990th of 4,406
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ELA 49% ▼14 · Math 28% ▼32Compare - #2826Elma E Barrera ElSanta Rosa ISD · 15.5 mi away2,826th of 4,406
ELA 45% ▼18 · Math 41% ▼19Compare - #3839Jose Bernabe Munoz ElLa Villa ISD · 15.6 mi away3,839th of 4,406
ELA 32% ▼31 · Math 33% ▼27Compare - #1030Dishman ElHarlingen CISD · 16.7 mi away1,030th of 4,406
ELA 63% = · Math 59% ▼1Compare
What school district is Smith El in?
Smith El is part of the Raymondville ISD district in Raymondville, Texas.
Is Smith El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smith El 970th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 78% 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 97%, White 2% (455 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smith El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78580 is $116K 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.