Smithton Middle School (Closed 2023)

505 S. Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 177 students in grades 5-8, Smithton Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
177 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Smithton Middle School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(15-16)
30-34%
48%
(15-16)
60-64%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Smithton Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)
n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
5%
6%
Black
(15-16)
n/a
16%
White
(15-16)
93%
72%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
2%
3%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smithton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smithton Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% MO state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% MO state average).
How many students attend Smithton Middle School?
177 students attend Smithton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Smithton Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithton Middle School?
Smithton Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Smithton Middle School offer ?
Smithton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Smithton Middle School part of?
Smithton Middle School is part of Smithton R-VI School District.

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