Very Good
#592 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 27% in state
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
Middle School · Sedalia 200 · Sedalia, MO
A Sedalia 200 middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
312 EAST BROADWAY, Sedalia, MO 65301
- Math 56% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smith Cotton Junior High Schl score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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Where Smith Cotton Junior High Schl sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 68Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,180/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sedalia), 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
$58,906
Median home value
$159,700
Median rent
$865/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
67.1%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Elementary & High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.6 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| E W ThompsonEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sedalia 200
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,620NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is listed in SEDALIA 200; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is a public middle school in Sedalia, MO, part of Sedalia 200, serving approximately 1,121 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smith Cotton Junior High Schl
What grades does Smith Cotton Junior High Schl serve?
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl has an enrollment of approximately 1,121 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
The student-teacher ratio at Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smith Cotton Junior High Schl rank in MO?
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl ranks #592 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Smith Cotton Junior High Schl's MySchoolScout rating?
Smith Cotton Junior High Schl has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith Cotton Junior High Schl has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smith Cotton Junior High Schl a charter school?
No, Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smith Cotton Junior High Schl a Title I school?
No, Smith Cotton Junior High Schl is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith Cotton Junior High Schl?
66.7% of students at Smith Cotton Junior High Schl 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,121
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 85
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pettis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (660) 829-6300
- Area population (ZIP 65301)
- 35,347
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
Official sources & links
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 65301; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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