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#1390 of 2,221 schools in MO

Eagle Heights Elementary

Elementary School · Smithville R-ii · Smithville, MO

A Smithville R-ii elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

18801 Eagle Parkway, Smithville, MO 64089

  • Math 48% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 47% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 15:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.56 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.3% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg0 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)56% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$12,057
Chronic Absenteeism8%

Students at Eagle Heights Elementary score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency48%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency47%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 6 points across the 8-year record (2018–2025) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 7 years
2018
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
48%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
45%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

18.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Eagle Heights Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated891/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smithville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,063

Median home value

$307,200

Median rent

$1,212/mo

College educated

33.7%

Homeownership

84.6%

Poverty rate

7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64089; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maple ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–62.9 mi353Compare →
Horizon ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.2K–64.5 mi435Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Smithville R-ii

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$12,057NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Eagle Heights Elementary is listed in SMITHVILLE R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eagle Heights Elementary

Eagle Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Smithville, MO, part of Smithville R-ii, serving approximately 465 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,390 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eagle Heights Elementary

What grades does Eagle Heights Elementary serve?

Eagle Heights Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Eagle Heights Elementary?

Eagle Heights Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 465 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eagle Heights Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Eagle Heights Elementary is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eagle Heights Elementary rank in MO?

Eagle Heights Elementary ranks #1,390 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Eagle Heights Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Eagle Heights Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Eagle Heights Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eagle Heights Elementary has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).

Is Eagle Heights Elementary a charter school?

No, Eagle Heights Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eagle Heights Elementary a Title I school?

No, Eagle Heights Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eagle Heights Elementary?

18.3% of students at Eagle Heights Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
465
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.0%
Area population (ZIP 64089)
14,060
Area average commute
28.9 min
Area median age
39.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64089; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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