Summary:
The Smithville R-II school district in Missouri is home to one exceptional middle school, Smithville Middle. This school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and placing 72nd out of 459 Missouri middle schools in the 2022-2023 school year.
Smithville Middle stands out for its high academic performance, particularly in mathematics and Algebra I. Its 7th and 8th-grade students significantly outperform the state and district averages in these subjects, with 53.1% and 40.1% proficiency, respectively. The school also boasts an impressive 97.7% proficiency rate on the Algebra I end-of-course exam, far exceeding the state average of 41.5%. Additionally, Smithville Middle's diverse student population, with a notable Hispanic population and smaller percentages of other racial/ethnic groups, contributes to a rich learning environment.
With a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.4 to 1 and a spending-per-student figure of $11,449 (2021-2022 school year), Smithville Middle appears to be effectively utilizing its resources to support student learning and academic achievement. The school's consistent high ranking over the past three years is a testament to its commitment to excellence and its ability to provide a stable, high-performing educational environment for its students.
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