Is Smith Cotton Junior High School a good school?

Smith Cotton Junior High School ranks 193 rd of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Smith Cotton Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,121 students attended Smith Cotton Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Smith Cotton Junior High School?

Students at Smith Cotton Junior High School are 67% White, 20% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Smith Cotton Junior High School in Sedalia MO

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Smith Cotton Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Smith Cotton Junior High School 193^rd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Smith Cotton Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Sedalia 200:

SchoolDigger ranks Sedalia 200 130^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Smith Cotton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	45.33	391^st	625	37.4%
2012	47.31	366^th	623	41.3%
2013	48.11	360^th	649	44.5%
2014	44.65	392^nd	633	38.1%
2015	36.88	413^th	585	29.4%
2016	51.14	220^th	435	49.4%
2017	50.34	298^th	568	47.5%
2018	42.09	328^th	552	40.6%
2019	47.00	306^th	587	47.9%
2021	56.50	195^th	454	57.0%
2022	50.48	225^th	459	51.0%
2023	52.90	212^th	459	53.8%
2024	56.37	193^rd	451	57.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Smith Cotton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	26.76	64^th	79	19.0%
2019	26.98	77^th	98	21.4%
2021	35.96	17^th	31	45.2%
2022	47.90	13^th	45	71.1%
2023	56.93	11^th	44	75.0%
2024	61.57	12^th	51	76.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Smith Cotton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	47.14	36^th	68	47.1%
2023	53.84	20^th	68	70.6%
2024	54.30	28^th	72	61.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Smith Cotton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	41.38	107^th	192	44.3%
2024	40.85	104^th	194	46.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smith Cotton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	36.41	289^th	422	31.5%
2019	44.42	272^nd	482	43.6%
2021	63.32	98^th	371	73.6%
2022	47.26	184^th	365	49.6%
2023	57.22	133^rd	382	65.2%
2024	58.56	124^th	378	67.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Smith Cotton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.69	130^th	162	19.8%
2019	33.55	136^th	204	33.3%
2021	43.66	104^th	195	46.7%
2022	39.63	110^th	187	41.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Smith Cotton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	62.48	48^th	104	53.8%
2019	64.98	36^th	121	70.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Smith Cotton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	51.95	60^th	129	53.5%
2019	74.17	23^rd	149	84.6%
2022	50.05	65^th	148	56.1%
2023	39.48	92^nd	153	39.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smith Cotton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.13	75^th	96	21.9%
2019	29.02	97^th	130	25.4%
2021	49.75	30^th	67	55.2%
2022	52.34	28^th	78	64.1%
2023	48.87	33^rd	74	55.4%
2024	52.31	33^rd	74	55.4%

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Rank History for White students at Smith Cotton Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	43.87	254^th	479	47.0%
2019	51.50	224^th	527	57.5%
2021	56.89	140^th	376	62.8%
2022	48.33	178^th	381	53.3%
2023	52.51	165^th	385	57.1%
2024	55.87	143^rd	379	62.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	822	81	5	99	2	n/a	n/a	1009
2011	823	71	5	121	2	0	34	1056
2012	791	74	3	134	4	0	29	1035
2013	809	80	8	150	6	0	42	1095
2014	808	57	7	151	6	0	43	1072
2015	810	50	10	151	2	0	43	1066
2016	768	58	13	152	6	1	33	1031
2017	771	60	9	182	9	1	39	1071
2018	795	61	7	190	11	2	59	1125
2019	786	44	10	217	12	2	88	1159
2020	787	41	8	234	6	4	102	1182
2021	765	43	11	213	5	7	94	1138
2022	720	49	7	211	1	2	104	1094
2023	753	49	7	213	1	2	105	1130
2024	754	36	6	219	3	4	99	1121

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smith Cotton Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	1009	67.0	15.0	62.9
2011	1056	65.9	16.0	61
2012	1035	65.1	15.8	61.3
2013	1095	67.5	16.2	62.9
2014	1072	68.5	15.6	66.1
2015	1066	69.0	15.4	67.5
2016	1031	70.0	14.7	65.6
2017	1071	69.8	15.3	65.7
2018	1125	73.6	15.2	65.2
2019	1159	76.1	15.2	67.5
2020	1182	78.2	15.1	65.5
2021	1138	77.0	14.7	63.8
2022	1094	77.6	14.0	55.9
2023	1130	80.1	14.0	64.9
2024	1121	85.1	13.1	66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smith Cotton Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	1009	67.0	15.0	62.9
2011	1056	65.9	16.0	61
2012	1035	65.1	15.8	61.3
2013	1095	67.5	16.2	62.9
2014	1072	68.5	15.6	66.1
2015	1066	69.0	15.4	67.5
2016	1031	70.0	14.7	65.6
2017	1071	69.8	15.3	65.7
2018	1125	73.6	15.2	65.2
2019	1159	76.1	15.2	67.5
2020	1182	78.2	15.1	65.5
2021	1138	77.0	14.7	63.8
2022	1094	77.6	14.0	55.9
2023	1130	80.1	14.0	64.9
2024	1121	85.1	13.1	66.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Smith Cotton Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$334 (4.1%)	$7,784 (95.9%)	$8,119
2020	$627 (7.5%)	$7,743 (92.5%)	$8,370
2021	$2,300 (25.1%)	$6,856 (74.9%)	$9,157
2022	$1,663 (17.4%)	$7,907 (82.6%)	$9,570

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smith Cotton Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 306^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 212^th of 459 Middle schools	5.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Smith Cotton Junior High School)	48.6	44.4	4.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sedalia 200)	48.6	44.4	4.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Cotton Junior High School)	40.2	25.2	15%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sedalia 200)	40.2	25.2	15%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smith Cotton Junior High School)	38.8	50.6	11.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sedalia 200)	38.8	50.6	11.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Cotton Junior High School)	36.3	28.4	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sedalia 200)	36.3	28.4	7.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smith Cotton Junior High School)	17.5	42.3	24.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sedalia 200)	17.5	42.3	24.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Smith Cotton Junior High School)	45.6	32.9	12.7%
8th Grade Science (Sedalia 200)	45.6	32.9	12.7%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smith Cotton Junior High School)	45.7	37.5	8.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Sedalia 200)	45.7	37.5	8.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Smith Cotton Junior High School)	93.4	98.6	5.2%
End of Course Algebra I (Sedalia 200)	40.6	44.5	3.9%
End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)	45.3	41.5	3.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1159	1130	2.5%
African American	44	49	11.4%
American Indian	12	1	91.7%
Asian	10	7	30%
Hispanic	217	213	1.8%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	786	753	4.2%
Two or More Races	88	105	19.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	67.5%	64.9%	2.6%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Smith Cotton Junior High School	Public	6-8	312 East Broadway	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	No	(660) 829-6300	1,121	85	13.1	66.7%	754 (67.3%)	36 (3.2%)	219 (19.5%)	6 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	99 (8.8%)	56.4	193^rd of 451 public middle schools	57.2%		52.9	212^th of 459 public middle schools	53.8%	19		42.7	47.4	45.8		32.9		30.2	32.8	36.6		$9,570	$1,663	$7,907
Sedalia Middle School	Public	5	2205 S Ingram	Sedalia	65301	Pettis County	Sedalia 200	No	No	No	No	(660) 829-6500	351	27	13.0	67.2%	231 (65.8%)	14 (4.0%)	68 (19.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.9%)	33 (9.4%)								(n/a)	35.6				45.1		39.0					$9,539	$1,360	$8,179
Knob Noster Middle	Public	6-8	211 E Wimer	Knob Noster	65336	Johnson County	Knob Noster R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 563-2260	366	28	13.2	35.5%	284 (77.6%)	16 (4.4%)	23 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	12 (3.3%)	23 (6.3%)	70.6	112^th of 451 public middle schools	75.2%		57.8	184^th of 459 public middle schools	59.9%	72		52.7	40.3	39.9		37.6		43.4	46.4	46.2	92.5	$10,721	$1,578	$9,143

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