Smith Stem Academy

Summary:

Smith Stem Academy is an elementary school in Victoria, Texas, serving 392 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Victoria Independent School District, which is ranked 801 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Smith Stem Academy is part of the same district as nearby schools like Hopkins Elementary and Dudley Elementary, it consistently underperforms them on standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. This may be due to the school's significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (78.06%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 61% to 87.98% Hispanic. Additionally, Smith Stem Academy has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (81.89%), which is higher than the nearby schools (ranging from 60.07% to 94.85%).

The relatively high student-teacher ratio of 16.5 at Smith Stem Academy, compared to the surrounding schools' range of 13 to 16 students per teacher, suggests the school may be underresourced or facing challenges in attracting and retaining qualified teachers. These factors, combined with the school's lower academic performance compared to the district and state averages, indicate that Smith Stem Academy may require targeted interventions and additional resources to address the unique challenges it faces and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2901 Erwin
       Victoria, TX  77901


(361) 788-9605

District: Victoria Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3875th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools


Students who attend Smith Stem Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Stem Middle
High:    Victoria East High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.1%
White:
14.0%
African American:
5.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smith Stem Academy ranks worse than 82.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.84. (See more...)
Schooldigger Rankings:

Smith Stem Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Victoria Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Victoria Independent School District (Isd) 801st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Smith Stem Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.84 3875th 4675 17.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Smith Stem Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 29 11 2 156 4 0 8 0 210
2023 55 20 3 306 2 0 6 0 392

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 Smith Stem Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 210 11.9 17.5 81.9
2023 392 23.6 16.5 81.9

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 Smith Stem Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 210 11.9 17.5 81.9
2023 392 23.6 16.5 81.9

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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Students who attend Smith Stem Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Stem Middle
High : Victoria East High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 392 students attended Smith Stem Academy.

Smith Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Smith Stem Academy are 78% Hispanic, 14% White, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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