Smith-hale Middle School
Tel:
(816) 316-7700
Smith-hale Middle School serves 753 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Smith-hale Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Smith-hale Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%)
School Overview
Smith-hale Middle School's student population of 753 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 753 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Smith-hale Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Smith-hale Middle School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2041 out of 2085 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 7% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 7% |
| Black | 74% | 16% |
| White | 8% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14) | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hickman Mills C-1 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Smith-hale Middle School is Crittenton Treatment Center (1.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Symington Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kansas City Symington Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 315 students
0.6 miles
8650 Ruskin Way
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-8050 0.6 1-6 315 - Kansas City Ingels Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 427 students
1.1 miles
11600 Food Ln
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7850 1.1 1-6 427 - Kansas City Johnson Elementary School Grades: 1-6 | 352 students
1.1 miles
10900 Marsh
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-7900 1.1 1-6 352 - Kansas City Crittenton Treatment Center Grades: K-12
1.3 miles
10918 Elm Ave
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 765-6600 1.3 K-12 n/a - Kansas City Ervin Early Learning Center Grades: PK-K | 764 students
1.4 miles
10530 Greenwood Rd
Kansas City, MO 64134
(816) 316-8400 1.4 PK-K 764
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