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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,536 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 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,536 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Smithville R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 553 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
0.20
0.51
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
33 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,261 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
89%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
73 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
27
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
173
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
176
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
175
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
184
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
179
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
171
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
196
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
203
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
216
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
205
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
224
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
239
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,254 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,949 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,254
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,949
$13,908
Best Smithville R-II School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon Elementary 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
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Smithville High 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
| 884 students
Rank: #33.
Maple Elementary 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
| 353 students
Rank: #44.
Smithville Middle 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
| 399 students
Rank: #55.
Eagle Heights Elementary 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
| 465 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smithville R-II School District?
Smithville R-II School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,536 students.
What is the rank of Smithville R-II School District?
Smithville R-II School District is ranked #38 out of 553 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, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% 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 $12,949 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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