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Smith Elementary is a public elementary school located in Corpus Christi, Texas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 423 students. The school is part of the Corpus Christi Independent School District (CCISD), which is ranked 623 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Smith Elementary faces several challenges, including a significantly higher Hispanic student population (82.98%) compared to the surrounding schools, lower academic performance as measured by STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subjects, and a high percentage of students (81.8%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 846 out of 4,359 Texas elementary schools in 2017-2018 (4 stars) to 2,979 out of 4,578 in 2020-2021 (2 stars), suggesting the school has faced challenges in maintaining consistent academic performance.
Nearby schools, such as Faye Webb Elementary, Windsor Park G/T, and Kolda Elementary, generally outperform Smith Elementary in academic measures like STAAR test scores and statewide rankings. For example, Windsor Park G/T, a gifted and talented school, had 96% of 3rd graders proficient in reading, compared to Smith Elementary's 41%. Additionally, Smith Elementary's higher spending per student ($10,837 in 2020-2021) compared to the district average does not appear to have translated into significantly better academic outcomes, suggesting that factors beyond funding, such as instructional quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a crucial role in driving student success.
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