Summary:
The 78957 zip code area is home to 4 schools in the Smithville Independent School District (ISD), including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school. While the schools face some challenges, such as below-average test scores and high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Smithville Elementary stands out as a high-performing school with above-average test scores and a relatively low student-teacher ratio.
Smithville High School also has a strong 89.5% four-year graduation rate and a low 1.1% dropout rate, though its STAAR EOC scores are mixed, with above-average performance in U.S. History but below-average scores in Algebra I. The schools in the district have varying degrees of racial diversity, with Brown Pri and Smithville Elementary having a higher percentage of White students compared to the other schools.
The wide range in spending per student, from $6,091 at Brown Pri to $16,046 at Smithville Elementary, suggests potential inequities in resource allocation within the district. Additionally, the consistent 2-star ratings for the Smithville ISD schools by SchoolDigger indicate the district as a whole may be underperforming compared to other districts in Texas, and further investigation may be needed to understand the factors contributing to this rating.
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