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Schools in Smithville · Smithville R-II School District

Smithville’s public schools outscore 91% of Missouri districts

In Smithville, 59% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Smithville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

#31of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
53%
▲ 10 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
59%
▲ 20 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
96%
▲ 7 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$13.4K
▼ 8% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.0
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
6
2,514 students on the public path
In brief

Smithville’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 53% and math 59% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $13,410 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Three elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Smithville Middle, then Smithville High. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Smithville Montessori Academy II (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Smithville’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 91% of Missouri school districts, #31 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 91%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (238)Better than 87%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,366 test results and a graduating class of 225 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Smithville’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,367 in math, 1,366 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Smithville, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–63 schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A
7–8Smithville MiddleSmithville R-II School DistrictA−
9–12Smithville HighSmithville R-II School DistrictA

Smithville’s public schools are run by Smithville R-II School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Smithville R-II School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 5 schools · 2,514 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 14.0 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$13,410MO $14,569 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading53%
State average 43.2% · 1366 students tested
Math59%
State average 39.2% · 1367 students tested

Smithville vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Smithville’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SmithvilleASmithville R-II

Every school in Smithville

6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Smithvilleby address
Maple Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–6
B+
358 students11:1Rate it →
Eagle Heights Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
A−
492 students14:1Rate it →
Horizon Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–6
A
448 students15:1Rate it →
Smithville Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8
A−
371 students12:1Rate it →
Smithville High
High · Grades 9–12
A
845 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Smithville Montessori Academy II
Elementary · Grades PK–K
Private · Nonsectarian
89 students18:1Rate it →

Questions about Smithville’s schools

Are Smithville’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Smithville children attend outscore 91% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #31 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 87%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Smithville in?

Smithville R-II School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,514 students in 5 schools (2024–25).

Where do Smithville kids go to high school?

Smithville High, with 845 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Smithville’s graduation rate?

96% of the class of 2023 in Smithville R-II School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Smithville spend per student?

$13,410 in Smithville R-II School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Smithville?

Yes: Smithville Montessori Academy II (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 89 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.