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Smithville Middle

Public Grades 7-8

37^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 92% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Smithville Middle is a high-performing public middle school in Smithville, Missouri, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 399 students. The school is part of the Smithville R-II School District, which is ranked 32 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smithville Middle consistently outperforms the state average in MAP test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 76.9% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 43.2%. The school also excels in supporting various student subgroups, ranking 7th out of 187 Missouri middle schools for its performance with disabled students and 7th out of 121 Missouri middle schools for its performance with gifted and talented students. Additionally, Smithville Middle has maintained relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 21.3% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average.

While Smithville Middle outperforms the state averages, some nearby schools, such as Discovery Middle and Kearney Middle, also demonstrate strong academic performance and rankings, suggesting a high-quality educational landscape in the region. Overall, Smithville Middle is a consistently high-performing middle school that effectively supports the diverse needs of its student population and prepares them for academic success.

371

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,499

Per pupil spending ?

12.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

675 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089-9305

(816) 532-1122

District: Smithville R-II

Students who attend Smithville Middle usually attend:

High:

Smithville High

Feeder schools for Smithville Middle:

Elementary:	Horizon Elementary
	Maple Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.5%

Hispanic:

6.5%

African American:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 72nd percentile in 2015 → 92nd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (59% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 8% of Missouri middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school59%

District avg59%

Missouri avg40%

37^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Top 8%▲ up 19 pts since 2015

From top 28% (2015) to top 8% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

32^nd of 367Smithville R-II among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	88.7	37 of 438	91.6%	★★★★★
2024	85.2	43 of 451	90.5%	★★★★★
2023	77.9	72 of 459	84.3%	★★★★☆
2022	81.8	53 of 459	88.5%	★★★★☆
2021	78.8	68 of 454	85.0%	★★★★☆
2019	76.1	85 of 587	85.5%	★★★★☆
2018	68.9	119 of 552	78.4%	★★★★☆
2017	67.7	141 of 568	75.2%	★★★★☆
2016	55.6	191 of 435	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	65.8	161 of 585	72.5%	★★★★☆
2014	66.3	188 of 633	70.3%	★★★★☆
2013	70.8	127 of 649	80.4%	★★★★☆
2012	68.9	155 of 623	75.1%	★★★★☆
2011	76.0	89 of 625	85.8%	★★★★☆
2010	82.2	57 of 614	90.7%	★★★★★
2009	76.1	86 of 601	85.7%	★★★★☆
2008	75.9	80 of 624	87.2%	★★★★☆
2007	71.9	106 of 624	83.0%	★★★★☆
2006	72.3	98 of 619	84.2%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2022	91.9	7 of 187	96.3%	★★★★★
2021	85.9	11 of 195	94.4%	★★★★★
2018	74.4	26 of 162	84.0%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	74.9	7 of 121	94.2%	★★★★★
2018	65.4	35 of 104	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2019	45.2	264 of 482	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.8	241 of 422	42.9%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	81.7	53 of 358	85.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.4	52 of 379	86.3%	★★★★☆
2023	70.4	86 of 385	77.7%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	85 of 381	77.7%	★★★★☆
2021	69.9	82 of 376	78.2%	★★★★☆
2019	69.7	103 of 527	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	59.4	153 of 479	68.1%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2022)96th percentile+8 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2019)94th percentile+9 vs school

White (2025)85th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2019)45th percentile-40 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics67%+28 vs state

Science55%+16 vs state

English Language Arts54%+14 vs state

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Schools Near Smithville Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			MAP Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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	371	31	12.0	12.9%	332 (89.5%)	7 (1.9%)	24 (6.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	88.7	37^th of 438 public middle schools	91.6%		85.2	43^rd of 451 public middle schools	90.5%	6		76.9	53.5	55.3		54.2	54.7		$14,499	$446	$14,053
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	965	63	15.4	23.3%	573 (59.4%)	139 (14.4%)	119 (12.3%)	24 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.5%)	104 (10.8%)	82.2	60^th of 438 public middle schools	86.3%		80.7	61^st of 451 public middle schools	86.5%	1		58.4	46.4	51.1		57.1	50.9		$14,691	$517	$14,174
Platte Purchase Middle School	Public	6-8	9400 N Platte Purchase Dr	Kansas City	64155	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 436-1433	368	29	12.5	35.6%	189 (51.4%)	90 (24.5%)	44 (12.0%)	26 (7.1%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	13 (3.5%)	71.7	99^th of 438 public middle schools	77.4%		63	145^th of 451 public middle schools	67.8%	46	52.6	42.9	43.5	52.7	40.2	44.2	64.8		$14,226	$16	$14,210
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	882	59	14.9	36.1%	485 (55.0%)	121 (13.7%)	142 (16.1%)	28 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.0%)	97 (11.0%)								(n/a)	65.5				53.9				$14,167	$519	$13,649
Congress Middle	Public	6-8	8150 N Congress Ave	Kansas City	64153	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4230	601	52	11.6	30.9%	371 (61.7%)	87 (14.5%)	71 (11.8%)	22 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.5%)	35 (5.8%)	52.7	203^rd of 438 public middle schools	53.7%		60.9	157^th of 451 public middle schools	65.2%	46	51.1	45.6	21.7	31.6	41.5	39.1	37.8		$17,685	$260	$17,425
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	646	47	13.6	19.0%	527 (81.6%)	28 (4.3%)	51 (7.9%)	11 (1.7%)	7 (1.1%)	7 (1.1%)	15 (2.3%)	78.9	72^nd of 438 public middle schools	83.6%		79.2	71^st of 451 public middle schools	84.3%	1	64.2	53.5	59.7	39.3	43.3	53.7	59.2	94.3	$14,011	$15	$13,996
Plaza Middle	Public	6-8	6501 NW 72nd St	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4210	673	54	12.3	34.6%	374 (55.6%)	118 (17.5%)	82 (12.2%)	24 (3.6%)	3 (0.4%)	24 (3.6%)	48 (7.1%)	55.1	192^nd of 438 public middle schools	56.2%		60	162^nd of 451 public middle schools	64.1%	30	46.1	36.5	31.7	36.7	39.3	43.2	42.1		$16,018	$213	$15,806
Antioch Middle	Public	7-8	2100 NE 65th St	Gladstone	64118	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5260	886	59	14.9	40.1%	474 (53.5%)	127 (14.3%)	142 (16.0%)	23 (2.6%)	1 (0.1%)	20 (2.3%)	99 (11.2%)	69.8	108^th of 438 public middle schools	75.3%		68.6	118^th of 451 public middle schools	73.8%	10		46.0	38.7	43.6		46.8	51.6	95.2	$14,368	$517	$13,850
Kearney Middle	Public	6-7	200 E 5th St	Kearney	64060	Clay County	Kearney R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 628-4115	591	40	14.8	16.9%	522 (88.3%)	4 (0.7%)	31 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	89.2	36^th of 438 public middle schools	91.8%		87.9	36^th of 451 public middle schools	92.0%		66.7	71.9			51.2	55.1			$12,231	$395	$11,836
Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	600 W Kansas	Liberty	64068	Clay County	Liberty 53	No	No	No	No	(816) 736-5380	757	52	14.4	24.6%	572 (75.6%)	36 (4.8%)	64 (8.5%)	14 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (8.9%)	72.6	96^th of 438 public middle schools	78.1%		74.4	89^th of 451 public middle schools	80.3%	7	54.8	45.1	39.7	44.1	48.0	53.0	49.0	89.4	$15,049	$161	$14,889

Frequently Asked Questions about Smithville Middle

What district is Smithville Middle in?

Smithville R-II

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 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Smithville Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 371 students attended Smithville Middle.

Is Smithville Middle a good school?

Yes. Smithville Middle ranks in the top 8.4% of Missouri middle schools.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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