675 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Smithville Middle School serves 428 students in grades 7-8.
Smithville Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smithville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Smithville Middle School's student population of 428 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
428 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Smithville Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Smithville Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#496 out of 2092 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
89%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.21
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smithville Middle School's ranking?

Smithville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Smithville Middle School?

428 students attend Smithville Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

89% of Smithville Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithville Middle School?

Smithville Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Smithville Middle School offer ?

Smithville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Smithville Middle School part of?

Smithville Middle School is part of Smithville R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 53% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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