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Smithfield Elementary

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Smithfield Elementary ranks 548 th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

548^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 88% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

Smithfield Elementary in North Richland Hills, TX, is a high-performing school within the Birdville Independent School District (Isd), serving 658 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and consistently ranking among the top 12% of Texas elementary schools over the past decade. What truly sets Smithfield apart is its exceptional ability to achieve outstanding results for all students, particularly those from low socio-economic backgrounds—the school ranks in the 96th percentile statewide for its effectiveness with this group, despite 43% of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. This performance far exceeds nearby schools with similar demographics, such as Grace E Hardeman Elementary (72nd-78th percentile) and Holiday Heights Elementary (39th-47th percentile), making Smithfield a standout model of equity and academic excellence.

Across all tested subjects and grade levels, Smithfield dramatically outperforms both district and state averages. For example, 5th-grade Reading proficiency reached 76.4% compared to the district's 61.32% and the state's 58.47%, and Science proficiency was 53.61% versus the district's 32.38% and state's 29.57%. The school also achieves these results efficiently, spending $9,577 per student—less than lower-performing nearby schools like Academy At Carrie F Thomas ($10,874) and Foster Village Elementary ($10,909)—while maintaining a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. This efficiency highlights the effectiveness of its instructional model, which consistently delivers top-tier results even when compared to schools with lower poverty rates, such as Walker Creek Elementary (25.76% low SES, 77th percentile) and North Ridge Elementary (36.67% low SES, 83rd percentile).

While Smithfield remains a top choice, there are areas to watch. The school has seen a slight overall ranking dip from the 93rd to the 88th-90th percentile in recent years, and there is a consistent performance gap between female students (92nd percentile) and male students (81st percentile). Additionally, performance for African American and Multi-racial students has declined more significantly, suggesting the school's overall strength is increasingly driven by its exceptional results for low SES and female students. Despite these nuances, Smithfield's consistent outperformance of district and state standards, combined with its remarkable success with diverse learners, makes it one of the strongest elementary options in the North Richland Hills area, alongside other high-performing peers like Green Valley Elementary (93rd percentile) and W A Porter Elementary (85th percentile).

658

Students ?

17.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,191

Per pupil spending ?

43%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8001 Northeast Pkwy
North Richland Hills, TX 76182-3999

(817) 547-2100

District: Birdville Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Smithfield Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Smithfield Middle
High:	Birdville High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

54.4%

Hispanic:

26.9%

African American:

6.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 92nd percentile in 2016 → 88th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (68% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 12% of Texas elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Birdville Independent School District (Isd)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school68%

District avg53%

Texas avg51%

548^th of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 12%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 8% (2016) to top 12% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 19Elementary Schools in the Birdville Independent School District (Isd)

374^th of 951Birdville Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	85.8	548 of 4627	88.2%	★★★★☆
2025	88.2	446 of 4651	90.4%	★★★★★
2024	88.1	450 of 4710	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	91.9	310 of 4647	93.3%	★★★★★
2022	87.7	440 of 4581	90.4%	★★★★★
2021	80.3	734 of 4578	84.0%	★★★★☆
2019	88.0	406 of 4479	90.9%	★★★★★
2018	81.6	624 of 4359	85.7%	★★★★☆
2017	85.1	540 of 4329	87.5%	★★★★☆
2016	87.9	339 of 4286	92.1%	★★★★★
2015	75.3	985 of 4320	77.2%	★★★★☆
2014	77.6	830 of 4260	80.5%	★★★★☆
2013	54.1	2060 of 4221	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	55.8	1943 of 4206	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.4	1673 of 4095	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.0	1513 of 3937	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	69.5	1134 of 3884	70.8%	★★★★☆
2008	71.0	990 of 3768	73.7%	★★★★☆
2007	77.6	583 of 3724	84.3%	★★★★☆
2006	73.9	785 of 3476	77.4%	★★★★☆
2005	76.3	632 of 3475	81.8%	★★★★☆
2004	81.7	329 of 3465	90.5%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	58.1	809 of 2406	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	47.8	936 of 1905	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	46.8	1220 of 2443	50.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	84.6	204 of 2443	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	79.9	261 of 2421	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	57.9	788 of 2444	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	82.8	225 of 2515	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	83.6	226 of 2483	90.9%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	74.5	158 of 814	80.6%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	90.1	180 of 4461	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	75.0	528 of 4331	87.8%	★★★★☆
2019	89.3	170 of 4295	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	73.4	643 of 4240	84.8%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.4	463 of 1643	71.8%	★★★★☆
2025	92.5	147 of 2918	95.0%	★★★★★
2024	89.1	244 of 3668	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	94.1	76 of 3556	97.9%	★★★★★
2022	84.5	252 of 3487	92.8%	★★★★★
2019	88.7	132 of 3333	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	69.0	690 of 3226	78.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	88.6	355 of 4575	92.2%	★★★★★
2025	89.6	268 of 3744	92.8%	★★★★★
2024	86.5	446 of 4658	90.4%	★★★★★
2023	87.2	429 of 4588	90.6%	★★★★★
2022	84.6	493 of 4561	89.2%	★★★★☆
2021	74.1	896 of 4499	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	84.6	477 of 4348	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	80.1	621 of 4306	85.6%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.1	870 of 3075	71.7%	★★★★☆
2025	72.6	538 of 2619	79.5%	★★★★☆
2023	76.5	180 of 2980	94.0%	★★★★★
2022	73.5	519 of 2958	82.5%	★★★★☆
2021	74.1	719 of 3006	76.1%	★★★★☆
2019	65.9	1119 of 3184	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.4	1367 of 3106	56.0%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	80.6	497 of 4413	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	76.4	548 of 3644	85.0%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	630 of 4465	85.9%	★★★★☆
2023	87.0	304 of 4401	93.1%	★★★★★
2022	71.0	890 of 4376	79.7%	★★★★☆
2021	56.2	1568 of 4329	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.1	681 of 4188	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	70.1	855 of 4168	79.5%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	89.4	193 of 4520	95.7%	★★★★★
2025	88.5	166 of 3705	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	87.7	225 of 4594	95.1%	★★★★★
2023	95.4	55 of 4521	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	86.4	268 of 4477	94.0%	★★★★★
2021	70.0	840 of 4451	81.1%	★★★★☆
2019	75.3	580 of 4309	86.5%	★★★★☆
2018	79.7	442 of 4264	89.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	75.3	892 of 4582	80.5%	★★★★☆
2025	84.1	454 of 3739	87.9%	★★★★☆
2024	85.3	488 of 4647	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	92.9	207 of 4585	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	86.9	424 of 4563	90.7%	★★★★★
2021	78.8	735 of 4498	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	87.4	387 of 4357	91.1%	★★★★★
2018	79.3	684 of 4319	84.2%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.0	534 of 1106	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.1	269 of 975	72.4%	★★★★☆
2023	80.1	157 of 1099	85.7%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	78.9	484 of 4301	88.7%	★★★★☆
2025	72.8	563 of 3549	84.1%	★★★★☆
2024	80.4	425 of 4292	90.1%	★★★★★
2023	94.2	98 of 4086	97.6%	★★★★★
2022	86.0	229 of 3952	94.2%	★★★★★
2021	67.8	636 of 3799	83.3%	★★★★☆
2019	68.9	611 of 3684	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.0	554 of 3558	84.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	76.4	543 of 3006	81.9%	★★★★☆
2025	80.3	347 of 2612	86.7%	★★★★☆
2024	76.6	513 of 3108	83.5%	★★★★☆
2023	84.2	280 of 3106	91.0%	★★★★★
2022	78.7	420 of 3082	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	68.6	791 of 3082	74.3%	★★★★☆
2019	82.2	353 of 3142	88.8%	★★★★☆
2018	73.3	670 of 3127	78.6%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

At Risk (2022)96th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)96th percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)92nd percentile+4 vs school

Special Education (2026)89th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)89th percentile~ school

White (2026)82nd percentile-6 vs school

Asian (2025)81st percentile-10 vs school

Male (2026)81st percentile-8 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)72nd percentile-16 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)72nd percentile-16 vs school

African American (2026)66th percentile-22 vs school

Multi-racial (2026)52nd percentile-36 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading70%+16 vs state

Mathematics66%+19 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)			STAAR Mathematics (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Smithfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8001 Northeast Pkwy	North Richland Hills	76182	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-2100	658	39	17.0	43.0%	358 (54.4%)	44 (6.7%)	177 (26.9%)	28 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	43 (6.5%)	85.8	548^th of 4627 public elementary schools	88.2%		88.2	446^th of 4651 public elementary schools	90.4%	102							70.7	63.3	76.4	65.0	67.0	65.2	$9,191
North Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7331 Holiday Ln	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 547-3200	510	34	15.0	36.7%	286 (56.1%)	33 (6.5%)	140 (27.5%)	15 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.7%)	79.6	771^st of 4627 public elementary schools	83.3%		76.2	897^th of 4651 public elementary schools	80.7%	126							65.3	68.1	71.4	65.3	62.0	52.4	$10,346
Walker Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8780 Bridge St	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 547-3500	458	32	14.4	25.8%	248 (54.1%)	37 (8.1%)	104 (22.7%)	22 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (10.3%)	72	1053^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	77.2%		78.9	790^th of 4651 public elementary schools	83.0%	263							68.4	62.5	74.0	59.0	43.2	52.0	$10,052
Foster Village Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6800 Springdale Ln	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-3100	430	28	15.5	60.7%	172 (40.0%)	58 (13.5%)	144 (33.5%)	26 (6.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.0%)	72.1	1049^th of 4627 public elementary schools	77.3%		59.1	1624^th of 4651 public elementary schools	65.1%	575							46.6	72.7	64.5	41.4	80.0	68.3	$10,227
Green Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Smithfield Rd	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 547-3400	406	27	14.7	26.8%	237 (58.4%)	19 (4.7%)	89 (21.9%)	26 (6.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.4%)	90.4	347^th of 4627 public elementary schools	92.5%		89.9	375^th of 4651 public elementary schools	91.9%	28							78.7	78.4	78.1	55.2	74.1	74.0	$9,823
Academy At Carrie F Thomas	Public	PK, KG-5	8200 O'Brian Way	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-3000	586	37	15.8	75.6%	98 (16.7%)	149 (25.4%)	283 (48.3%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.4%)	34 (5.8%)	24	3810^th of 4627 public elementary schools	17.7%		40.8	2719^th of 4651 public elementary schools	41.5%	1091	14.3	57.1	42.9	25.0	42.9	53.9	40.3	36.2	44.0	25.0	34.3	36.8	$10,357
W A Porter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2750 Prestondale Dr	Hurst	76053	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(817) 547-2900	538	40	13.4	16.9%	358 (66.5%)	20 (3.7%)	109 (20.3%)	27 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.1%)	82	699^th of 4627 public elementary schools	84.9%		87.7	466^th of 4651 public elementary schools	90.0%	233							63.4	63.3	76.2	67.5	55.0	71.8	$8,946
Holiday Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	5221 Susan Lee Ln	North Richland Hills	76180	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-2600	463	31	15.0	63.1%	182 (39.3%)	79 (17.1%)	131 (28.3%)	35 (7.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (7.3%)	43.7	2465^th of 4627 public elementary schools	46.7%		38.8	2853^rd of 4651 public elementary schools	38.7%	388							46.8	48.1	61.2	40.3	42.9	36.0	$9,963
Grace E Hardeman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	6100 Whispering Ln	Watauga	76148	Tarrant County	Birdville Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 547-2800	600	40	15.0	65.0%	218 (36.3%)	63 (10.5%)	218 (36.3%)	48 (8.0%)	2 (0.3%)	7 (1.2%)	44 (7.3%)	73.4	1003^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	78.3%		65.8	1317^th of 4651 public elementary schools	71.7%	314							55.3	66.7	71.2	48.6	62.2	59.2	$10,105
Whitley Road Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	7600 Whitley Rd	Watauga	76148	Tarrant County	Keller Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 744-5800	323	28	11.6	58.8%	151 (46.7%)	29 (9.0%)	102 (31.6%)	10 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	26 (8.0%)	54.5	1886^th of 4627 public elementary schools	59.2%		62.7	1451^st of 4651 public elementary schools	68.8%	435							50.0	44.3		55.6	46.3	100.0	$11,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Smithfield Elementary

How many students attend Smithfield Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 658 students attended Smithfield Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Smithfield Elementary?

Students at Smithfield Elementary are 54% White, 27% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

What schools do graduates of Smithfield Elementary attend?

Students who attend Smithfield Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Smithfield Middle
High : Birdville High School

What district is Smithfield Elementary in?

Birdville Independent School District (Isd)

Is Smithfield Elementary a good school?

Smithfield Elementary ranks 548^th of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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