Top Rankings
Smithville R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,584 students in Smithville R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Smithville R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,584 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Smithville R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 557 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.50
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
147 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
41 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
2,290 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
169
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
199
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
243
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
226
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,708 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,990
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,708
$13,899
Best Smithville R-II School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
695 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4566
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4566
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Smithville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
645 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0405
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0405
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Maple St
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Smithville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-1122
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-1122
Grades: 7-8
| 406 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18801 Eagle Parkway
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-5959
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-5959
Grades: K-6
| 459 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smithville R-II School District?
Smithville R-II School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,584 students.
What is the rank of Smithville R-II School District?
Smithville R-II School District is ranked #39 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smithville R-II School District?
89% of Smithville R-II School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smithville R-II School District?
Smithville R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Smithville R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,708 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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