Smithville El
Smithville, TX · Smithville ISD
Regular public school · Grades 1-5 · Rural, distant
2,367th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 46%▲ Improving
800 BISHOP ST, Smithville, TX 78957
(512)237-2406NCES ID 484055004589Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Smithville El 2,367th 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 46% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 36th in 2019 to 46th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 407 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 679 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 60.5% | 58.2% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 27.3% | 31.8% | ▲ 4.5 pts | |
| Black | 7.8% | 5.3% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.1% | 4.4% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.9 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 $347K in zip 78957 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Smithville El in?
Smithville El is part of the Smithville ISD district in Smithville, Texas.
Is Smithville El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Smithville El 2,367th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 46% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Smithville El?
White 58%, Hispanic 32%, Black 5%, Two or more races 4% (679 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Smithville El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78957 is $347K 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.