Smithville Middle

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Smithville Middle ranks 72 nd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Smithville Middle is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Smithville, Missouri, with a student population of 406. The school is part of the Smithville R-II School District, which is ranked 20th out of 376 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smithville Middle consistently performs above the state average on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests, with 53.1% of 7th graders proficient or better in Mathematics (compared to the state average of 39.5%) and 50.3% of 8th graders proficient or better in Science (compared to the state average of 37.8%). The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Missouri middle schools for the past several years, and has consistently earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Smithville Middle also excels in supporting specific student subgroups, with its disabled students and gifted and talented students consistently ranking in the top 10-15% of Missouri middle schools in their respective categories.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Heritage Middle, Discovery Middle, and Platte City Middle, Smithville Middle stands out with its consistently higher academic performance, stronger statewide ranking and rating, and lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's student population is significantly less diverse, with 91.87% of students identifying as White in the 2022-2023 school year, which may be an area for the school to consider addressing.

Detail:

Public 7-8

675 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089-9305

(816) 532-1122

District: Smithville R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,449

Students who attend Smithville Middle usually attend:

High:

Smithville High

Feeder schools for Smithville Middle:

Elementary:	Horizon Elementary
	Maple Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 406

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

4.9%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Smithville Middle ranks better than 84.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.87. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), Hispanic (4.9%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smithville Middle is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Smithville Middle employs 30.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithville Middle is $11,449.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Smithville Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithville Middle 72^nd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Smithville Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Smithville R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithville R-II 20^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smithville Middle

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Rank History for all students at Smithville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	72.31	98^th	619	84.2%
2007	71.87	106^th	624	83.0%
2008	75.86	80^th	624	87.2%
2009	76.15	86^th	601	85.7%
2010	82.18	57^th	614	90.7%
2011	75.96	89^th	625	85.8%
2012	68.92	155^th	623	75.1%
2013	70.78	127^th	649	80.4%
2014	66.27	188^th	633	70.3%
2015	65.78	161^st	585	72.5%
2016	55.57	191^st	435	56.1%
2017	67.67	141^st	568	75.2%
2018	68.93	119^th	552	78.4%
2019	76.11	85^th	587	85.5%
2021	78.83	68^th	454	85.0%
2022	81.80	53^rd	459	88.5%
2023	77.87	72^nd	459	84.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smithville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	42.80	241^st	422	42.9%
2019	45.23	264^th	482	45.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Smithville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	74.44	26^th	162	84.0%
2021	85.86	11^th	195	94.4%
2022	91.87	7^th	187	96.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Smithville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	65.35	35^th	104	66.3%
2019	74.91	7^th	121	94.2%

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Rank History for White students at Smithville Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	59.39	153^rd	479	68.1%
2019	69.67	103^rd	527	80.5%
2021	69.95	82^nd	376	78.2%
2022	70.83	85^th	381	77.7%
2023	70.42	86^th	385	77.7%

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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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Enrollment information for Smithville Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1993	267	0	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	276
1994	291	0	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	297
1995	300	0	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	309
1996	300	0	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	309
1997	331	1	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	343
1998	355	0	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	363
1999	377	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	384
2000	331	1	8	5	3	n/a	n/a	348
2001	340	3	10	4	3	n/a	n/a	360
2002	405	2	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	419
2003	405	2	3	4	5	n/a	n/a	419
2004	437	2	1	10	6	n/a	n/a	456
2005	436	2	4	11	5	n/a	n/a	458
2006	456	4	5	8	6	n/a	n/a	479
2007	473	3	4	11	4	n/a	n/a	495
2008	519	4	6	12	6	n/a	n/a	547
2009	514	2	5	17	9	n/a	n/a	547
2010	570	0	11	16	8	n/a	n/a	605
2011	522	1	10	20	7	0	0	560
2012	557	2	10	17	10	0	0	596
2013	530	3	6	19	9	0	2	569
2014	549	2	7	25	4	0	3	590
2015	550	3	14	22	3	2	3	597
2016	588	3	15	16	2	1	8	633
2017	586	5	14	21	8	1	11	646
2018	583	8	9	21	7	0	13	641
2019	381	6	6	18	4	1	13	429
2020	409	7	4	14	1	0	12	447
2021	381	4	2	21	2	0	18	428
2022	357	2	1	23	1	2	14	400
2023	373	4	0	20	1	1	7	406

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 Smithville Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	276	16.7	16.5	n/a
1994	297	18.8	15.8	0
1995	309	21.9	14.1	n/a
1996	309	21.9	14.1	n/a
1997	343	26.2	13.1	7
1998	363	28.5	12.7	6.1
1999	384	27.7	13.9	10.2
2000	348	28.8	12.1	8.9
2001	360	30.1	12.0	8.1
2002	419	32.0	13.1	7.4
2003	419	32.0	13.1	7.4
2004	456	31.7	14.4	9.9
2005	458	31.8	14.4	11.1
2006	479	33.9	14.1	9.6
2007	495	32.8	15.1	10.5
2008	547	36.4	15.0	10.4
2009	547	35.6	15.4	12.4
2010	605	37.1	16.3	14.7
2011	560	37.5	14.9	14.1
2012	596	37.9	15.7	15.8
2013	569	36.5	15.5	15.3
2014	590	36.7	16.0	17.3
2015	597	36.0	16.5	14.9
2016	633	38.0	16.6	12
2017	646	39.3	16.4	17.5
2018	641	40.0	16.0	16.1
2019	429	30.4	14.1	14.2
2020	447	29.8	14.9	15.7
2021	428	29.0	14.7	7.5
2022	400	30.1	13.2	10.5
2023	406	30.2	13.4	14.5

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 Smithville Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1993	276	16.7	16.5	n/a
1994	297	18.8	15.8	0
1995	309	21.9	14.1	n/a
1996	309	21.9	14.1	n/a
1997	343	26.2	13.1	7
1998	363	28.5	12.7	6.1
1999	384	27.7	13.9	10.2
2000	348	28.8	12.1	8.9
2001	360	30.1	12.0	8.1
2002	419	32.0	13.1	7.4
2003	419	32.0	13.1	7.4
2004	456	31.7	14.4	9.9
2005	458	31.8	14.4	11.1
2006	479	33.9	14.1	9.6
2007	495	32.8	15.1	10.5
2008	547	36.4	15.0	10.4
2009	547	35.6	15.4	12.4
2010	605	37.1	16.3	14.7
2011	560	37.5	14.9	14.1
2012	596	37.9	15.7	15.8
2013	569	36.5	15.5	15.3
2014	590	36.7	16.0	17.3
2015	597	36.0	16.5	14.9
2016	633	38.0	16.6	12
2017	646	39.3	16.4	17.5
2018	641	40.0	16.0	16.1
2019	429	30.4	14.1	14.2
2020	447	29.8	14.9	15.7
2021	428	29.0	14.7	7.5
2022	400	30.1	13.2	10.5
2023	406	30.2	13.4	14.5

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 Smithville Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$281 (2.6%)	$10,480 (97.4%)	$10,761
2020	$375 (3.6%)	$10,138 (96.4%)	$10,513
2021	$237 (2.2%)	$10,759 (97.8%)	$10,997
2022	$514 (4.5%)	$10,935 (95.5%)	$11,449

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithville Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 72^nd of 459 Middle schools	1.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Smithville Middle)	59.4	53.1	6.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smithville R-II)	59.4	53.1	6.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville Middle)	56	42.1	13.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville R-II)	56	42.1	13.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smithville Middle)	33.2	40.1	6.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smithville R-II)	33.2	40.1	6.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Smithville Middle)	51	50.3	0.7%
8th Grade Science (Smithville R-II)	51	50.3	0.7%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville Middle)	58.6	51.2	7.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Smithville R-II)	58.6	51.2	7.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Smithville Middle)	100	97.7	2.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Smithville R-II)	59.7	63.9	4.2%
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	429	406	5.4%
African American	6	4	33.3%
American Indian	4	1	75%
Asian	6	0	100%
Hispanic	18	20	11.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	381	373	2.1%
Two or More Races	13	7	46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.2%	14.5%	0.3%

Schools Near Smithville Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			MAP Algebra I (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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
Smithville Middle	Public	7-8	675 S Commercial Ave	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-1122	406	30	13.4	14.5%	373 (91.9%)	4 (1.0%)	20 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.7%)	77.9	72^nd of 459 public middle schools	84.3%		81.8	53^rd of 459 public middle schools	88.5%	19		53.1	40.1	50.3		42.1	51.2	97.7	$11,449	$514	$10,935
New Mark Middle	Public	7-8	515 NE 106th St	Kansas City	64155	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5290	1,005	62	16.2	36.3%	652 (64.9%)	124 (12.3%)	102 (10.1%)	24 (2.4%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	96 (9.6%)	82.1	56^th of 459 public middle schools	87.8%		80.6	58^th of 459 public middle schools	87.4%	2		55.8	36.1	50.8		52.2	53.3		$12,371	$502	$11,869
Platte Purchase Middle School	Public	6-8	9400 N Platte Purchase Dr	Kansas City	64155	Clay County	Platte County R-III	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(816) 436-1433	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Gateway 6th Grade Center	Public	6	9201 N Indiana Ave	Kansas City	64156	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5360	923	60	15.3	36.2%	532 (57.6%)	126 (13.7%)	121 (13.1%)	18 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	14 (1.5%)	111 (12.0%)								(n/a)	61.0				53.5				$12,434	$528	$11,907
Congress Middle	Public	6-8	8150 N Congress Ave	Kansas City	64153	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4230	642	54	12.0	25.4%	420 (65.4%)	69 (10.7%)	79 (12.3%)	29 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	13 (2.0%)	30 (4.7%)	67.6	124^th of 459 public middle schools	73.0%		73.1	97^th of 459 public middle schools	78.9%	27	53.8	47.8	17.2	36.8	44.6	47.5	51.7	97.8	$13,365	$797	$12,568
Platte City Middle	Public	6-8	900 Pirate Dr	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 858-2036	686	46	14.9	20.3%	561 (81.8%)	22 (3.2%)	49 (7.1%)	13 (1.9%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	33 (4.8%)	85	44^th of 459 public middle schools	90.4%		84.2	44^th of 459 public middle schools	90.4%		59.2	52.0	68.6	45.1	54.3	45.4	61.7	97.9	$10,218	$199	$10,020
Plaza Middle	Public	6-8	6501 NW 72nd St	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4210	715	54	13.3	30.1%	417 (58.3%)	133 (18.6%)	79 (11.0%)	24 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	15 (2.1%)	44 (6.2%)	66.6	130^th of 459 public middle schools	71.7%		73.2	96^th of 459 public middle schools	79.1%	34	44.8	55.2	24.5	39.3	35.8	51.1	45.9	84.3	$13,365	$543	$12,822
Antioch Middle	Public	7-8	2100 NE 65th St	Gladstone	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5260	865	59	14.7	46.6%	461 (53.3%)	111 (12.8%)	151 (17.5%)	23 (2.7%)	2 (0.2%)	23 (2.7%)	94 (10.9%)	68.3	118^th of 459 public middle schools	74.3%		63.5	147^th of 459 public middle schools	68.0%	29		45.6	26.9	44.3		46.0	46.6	91.4	$12,684	$534	$12,149
Kearney Middle	Public	6-7	200 E 5th St	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4115	499	43	11.6	18.6%	459 (92.0%)	6 (1.2%)	15 (3.0%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.8%)	90	29^th of 459 public middle schools	93.7%		89	31^st of 459 public middle schools	93.2%	2	62.4	74.3			49.3	52.5			$12,286	$413	$11,873
Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	600 W Kansas	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5380	777	52	14.8	25.0%	612 (78.8%)	33 (4.2%)	64 (8.2%)	18 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	48 (6.2%)	74.4	87^th of 459 public middle schools	81.0%		71.1	104^th of 459 public middle schools	77.3%	17	53.3	43.3	33.8	52.7	47.5	43.5	48.0	79.0	$11,596	$250	$11,346

Frequently Asked Questions about Smithville Middle

How many students attend Smithville Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Smithville Middle.

What district is Smithville Middle in?

Smithville R-II

Is Smithville Middle a good school?

Smithville Middle ranks 72^nd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Smithville Middle attend?

Students who attend Smithville Middle usually go on to attend Smithville High

What is the racial makeup of Smithville Middle?

Students at Smithville Middle are 92% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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