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.
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Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
177 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)30-34%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)60-64%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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