Mae Smythe Elementary

Summary:

Mae Smythe Elementary is a public elementary school in Pasadena, Texas, serving around 700 students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Pasadena Independent School District, which is ranked 562 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mae Smythe Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with its academic performance on STAAR tests significantly below the district and state averages in both reading and mathematics for 3rd and 4th grade students. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as male students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special education needs. Additionally, Mae Smythe has a very high percentage of students (over 90%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Interestingly, the nearby schools within the Pasadena ISD, such as South Shaver Elementary, L.F. Smith Elementary, and Bailey Elementary, generally perform better than Mae Smythe Elementary on STAAR tests and have higher statewide rankings. Additionally, despite having a relatively high per-student spending level and a lower student-teacher ratio compared to the state average, the higher spending and smaller class sizes do not seem to translate into improved academic outcomes for the school.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 2424 Burke Rd
       Pasadena, TX  77502-3127


(713) 740-0728

District: Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3125th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,711 Help


Students who attend Mae Smythe Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bobby Shaw Middle
    Southmore Intermediate
High:    Sam Rayburn High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  700

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
92.4%
African American:
3.7%
White:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.1% Help


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Compare Details Mae Smythe Elementary ranks worse than 66.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 26th among 36 ranked elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (92.4%), African American (3.7%), White (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mae Smythe Elementary is 13.2. 29 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mae Smythe Elementary employs 52.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mae Smythe Elementary is $10,711. 33 elementary schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Mae Smythe Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pasadena Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) 562nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mae Smythe Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Mae Smythe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 63.46 1311th 3465 62.2%
2005 69.97 1005th 3475 71.1%
2006 57.50 1655th 3476 52.4%
2007 66.36 1273rd 3724 65.8%
2008 56.40 1869th 3768 50.4%
2009 68.47 1202nd 3884 69.1%
2010 71.65 1007th 3937 74.4%
2011 53.46 2215th 4095 45.9%
2012 34.11 3210th 4206 23.7%
2013 58.76 1806th 4221 57.2%
2014 63.33 1580th 4260 62.9%
2015 52.87 2174th 4320 49.7%
2016 46.29 2481st 4286 42.1%
2017 22.25 3652nd 4329 15.6%
2018 27.84 3328th 4359 23.7%
2019 24.95 3632nd 4479 18.9%
2021 27.54 3343rd 4578 27.0%
2022 16.40 4137th 4581 9.7%
2023 23.80 3782nd 4647 18.6%
2024 34.92 3125th 4675 33.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Mae Smythe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.93 694th 3226 78.5%
2019 51.29 1499th 3333 55.0%
2021 47.26 1631st 3446 52.7%
2022 27.68 2870th 3487 17.7%
2023 34.48 2554th 3556 28.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mae Smythe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.53 2191st 3558 38.4%
2019 33.51 2538th 3684 31.1%
2021 32.60 2591st 3799 31.8%
2022 19.32 3708th 3952 6.2%
2023 21.57 3698th 4086 9.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mae Smythe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.92 2421st 4264 43.2%
2019 36.96 2980th 4309 30.8%
2021 39.49 2770th 4451 37.8%
2022 22.89 3902nd 4477 12.8%
2023 34.35 3263rd 4521 27.8%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Mae Smythe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.62 3510th 4306 18.5%
2019 16.70 4020th 4348 7.5%
2021 26.28 3428th 4499 23.8%
2022 24.13 3784th 4561 17.0%
2023 30.47 3383rd 4588 26.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Mae Smythe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.42 1131st 3106 63.6%
2019 29.09 2714th 3184 14.8%
2021 53.84 1628th 3006 45.8%
2022 47.03 1974th 2958 33.3%
2023 33.25 2477th 2980 16.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Mae Smythe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.49 1171st 4240 72.4%
2019 54.29 1685th 4295 60.8%
2021 48.18 1972nd 4331 54.5%
2022 37.39 2990th 4461 33.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mae Smythe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.20 2973rd 4319 31.2%
2019 37.41 2834th 4357 35.0%
2021 30.83 3127th 4498 30.5%
2022 12.51 4328th 4563 5.2%
2023 20.62 3973rd 4585 13.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mae Smythe Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.54 2947th 4168 29.3%
2019 34.07 3016th 4188 28.0%
2021 34.15 2971st 4329 31.4%
2022 21.26 3897th 4376 10.9%
2023 29.76 3390th 4401 23.0%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Mae Smythe Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 449 2 8 172 5 n/a n/a 0 636
1989 353 5 4 105 3 n/a n/a 0 470
1990 359 5 6 114 1 n/a n/a 0 485
1991 365 4 7 105 2 n/a n/a 0 483
1992 405 3 7 109 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1993 432 4 7 133 2 n/a n/a 0 578
1994 411 4 7 164 1 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 402 6 3 192 2 n/a n/a 0 605
1996 402 6 3 192 2 n/a n/a 0 605
1997 357 11 6 217 3 n/a n/a 0 594
1998 334 12 7 228 3 n/a n/a 0 584
1999 314 11 2 232 3 n/a n/a 0 562
2000 301 18 1 274 2 n/a n/a 0 596
2001 252 20 1 396 4 n/a n/a 0 673
2002 190 9 1 491 2 n/a n/a 0 693
2003 190 9 1 491 2 n/a n/a 0 693
2004 132 10 0 529 0 n/a n/a 0 671
2005 122 16 0 571 0 n/a n/a 0 709
2006 103 18 0 597 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2007 99 23 1 606 0 n/a n/a 0 729
2008 98 16 1 663 0 n/a n/a 0 778
2009 65 13 2 593 0 n/a n/a 0 673
2010 82 15 2 635 2 n/a n/a 0 736
2011 51 13 2 637 2 0 1 0 706
2012 52 10 0 618 1 0 2 0 683
2013 39 19 0 663 3 0 3 0 727
2014 35 24 0 651 1 0 4 0 715
2015 35 22 0 646 1 0 3 0 707
2016 25 21 0 670 0 0 0 0 716
2017 24 24 0 640 0 0 2 0 690
2018 30 23 0 636 0 0 1 0 690
2019 49 30 0 713 1 0 0 0 793
2020 45 33 0 697 0 0 1 0 776
2021 30 33 1 675 0 0 2 0 741
2022 35 29 0 641 1 0 2 0 708
2023 23 26 1 647 1 0 2 0 700

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mae Smythe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 636 30.0 21.2 n/a
1989 470 n/a n/a n/a
1990 485 26.0 18.6 n/a
1991 483 25.5 18.9 n/a
1992 524 32.9 15.9 31.3
1993 578 35.0 16.5 41.7
1994 587 36.0 16.3 37.6
1995 605 38.7 15.6 36
1996 605 38.7 15.6 36
1997 594 36.7 16.2 34.8
1998 584 38.0 15.4 40.4
1999 562 36.9 15.2 46.1
2000 596 37.8 15.8 47.8
2001 673 41.6 16.2 55.4
2002 693 44.5 15.6 63.9
2003 693 44.5 15.6 63.9
2004 671 41.7 16.1 70
2005 709 44.9 15.8 72.2
2006 718 47.0 15.3 74.7
2007 729 48.6 15.0 76.8
2008 778 50.9 15.3 74.8
2009 673 46.9 14.3 81.9
2010 736 46.8 15.7 86.8
2011 706 43.2 16.3 21.5
2012 683 41.3 16.5 87.7
2013 727 44.1 16.4 87.8
2014 715 45.0 15.8 83.4
2015 707 43.0 16.4 83.7
2016 716 46.0 15.5 80.7
2017 690 47.1 14.6 84.9
2018 690 46.0 15.0 86.7
2019 793 50.6 15.6 91.7
2020 776 50.4 15.3 85.6
2021 741 54.6 13.5 90.8
2022 708 51.3 13.7 91.5
2023 700 52.7 13.2 92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mae Smythe Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 636 30.0 21.2 n/a
1989 470 n/a n/a n/a
1990 485 26.0 18.6 n/a
1991 483 25.5 18.9 n/a
1992 524 32.9 15.9 31.3
1993 578 35.0 16.5 41.7
1994 587 36.0 16.3 37.6
1995 605 38.7 15.6 36
1996 605 38.7 15.6 36
1997 594 36.7 16.2 34.8
1998 584 38.0 15.4 40.4
1999 562 36.9 15.2 46.1
2000 596 37.8 15.8 47.8
2001 673 41.6 16.2 55.4
2002 693 44.5 15.6 63.9
2003 693 44.5 15.6 63.9
2004 671 41.7 16.1 70
2005 709 44.9 15.8 72.2
2006 718 47.0 15.3 74.7
2007 729 48.6 15.0 76.8
2008 778 50.9 15.3 74.8
2009 673 46.9 14.3 81.9
2010 736 46.8 15.7 86.8
2011 706 43.2 16.3 21.5
2012 683 41.3 16.5 87.7
2013 727 44.1 16.4 87.8
2014 715 45.0 15.8 83.4
2015 707 43.0 16.4 83.7
2016 716 46.0 15.5 80.7
2017 690 47.1 14.6 84.9
2018 690 46.0 15.0 86.7
2019 793 50.6 15.6 91.7
2020 776 50.4 15.3 85.6
2021 741 54.6 13.5 90.8
2022 708 51.3 13.7 91.5
2023 700 52.7 13.2 92.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mae Smythe Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,415 (15.6%) $7,657 (84.4%) $9,073
2020 $2,168 (22.2%) $7,608 (77.8%) $9,776
2021 $1,556 (14.5%) $9,155 (85.5%) $10,711

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mae Smythe Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3632nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3782nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Mae Smythe Elementary)2631
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3946
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mae Smythe Elementary)3020
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3836
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Mae Smythe Elementary)4132
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4534
 11%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mae Smythe Elementary)3631
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))4233
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Mae Smythe Elementary)3125
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mae Smythe Elementary)3242
 10%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pasadena Independent School District (Isd))3841
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students793700
 11.7%
African American3026
 13.3%
American Indian11
Asian01
Hispanic713647
 9.3%
Pacific Islander00
White4923
 53.1%
Two or More Races02
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.7%92.1%
 0.5%


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Mae Smythe Elementary ranks 3125th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Mae Smythe Elementary are 92% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% White.

Students who attend Mae Smythe Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bobby Shaw Middle
Middle : Southmore Intermediate
High : Sam Rayburn High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 700 students attended Mae Smythe Elementary.


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