Columbia 93 School District
School District · Columbia, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
34
21 elem, 7 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
18,769
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.6
out of 10
Schools
34
21 elem, 7 mid, 4 high
Enrollment
18,769
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Columbia 93?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Columbia 93 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Smithton Middle
Columbia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fairview Elem.
Columbia · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Jefferson Middle School
Columbia · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#188 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,936
+$1,409 vs Missouri median
District size
18,769 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Columbia 93 ranks #188 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Columbia 93's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 32 schools. Its top-rated schools are Smithton Middle (9.0/10), Fairview Elem. (8.9/10), and Jefferson Middle School (8.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.3/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Columbia 93 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Columbia 93
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (32 of 34). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smithton Middle | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Fairview Elem. | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Jefferson Middle School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Ann Hawkins Gentry Mid. School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Mill Creek Elem. | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | John Warner Middle School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | New Haven Elem. | 8.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Beulah Ralph Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Ulysses S. Grant Elem. | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Rock Bridge Elem. | 7.7 / 10 |
See all 34 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Columbia 93
Columbia 93 is a Columbia, Missouri school district serving 34 schools.The district educates 18,769 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. District-level spending was $13,936 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.6/10, Columbia 93 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Smithton Middle, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Columbia 93 students show an average math proficiency of 42.0% and ELA proficiency of 47.4%.
The district includes 21 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Columbia 93, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Columbia 93 with test data.
Schools in Columbia 93
34 schoolsElementary Schools21
Middle Schools7
High Schools4
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Columbia
- Total Enrollment
- 18,769
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,432
- District spending per student
- $13,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Columbia 93?
Columbia 93 has 34 schools in total — 21 elementary, 7 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Columbia 93?
The average composite rating for Columbia 93 is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Columbia 93?
Columbia 93's district-level spending was $13,936 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Columbia 93?
The average student-teacher ratio in Columbia 93 is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Columbia 93?
Smithton Middle is the highest-rated school in Columbia 93 with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Columbia 93?
Across schools in Columbia 93 with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Columbia 93 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Columbia 93 has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 34 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.4%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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