Very Good
#595 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 27% in state
Smithville Middle
Middle School · Smithville R-ii · Smithville, MO
A Smithville R-ii middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
675 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Smithville, MO 64089
- Math 65% vs MO 44% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smithville Middle score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2021, reaching 60% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smithville Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated891/100K
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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
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Smithville R-ii
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Smithville Middle is listed in SMITHVILLE R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smithville Middle
Smithville Middle is a public middle school in Smithville, MO, part of Smithville R-ii, serving approximately 399 students in grades 7th-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #595 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smithville Middle
What grades does Smithville Middle serve?
Smithville Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Smithville Middle?
Smithville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithville Middle is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smithville Middle rank in MO?
Smithville Middle ranks #595 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Smithville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Smithville Middle 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 Smithville Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smithville Middle has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Smithville Middle a charter school?
No, Smithville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smithville Middle a Title I school?
No, Smithville Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smithville Middle?
15.8% of students at Smithville Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.8%
- Phone
- (816) 532-1122
- Area population (ZIP 64089)
- 14,060
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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