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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,272 students in Smithville R-II School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
Public Elementary Schools in Smithville R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 32% (majority Black).
Smithville R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 555 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.51
# American Indian Students
13 Students
1,982 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
12,151 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
147 Students
44,915 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
41 Students
89,130 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
2,290 Students
391,982 Students
% White Students
89%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,369 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
78 Students
32,665 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
30
19,702
# Students in K Grade:
169
60,008
# Students in 1st Grade:
176
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
171
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
183
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
174
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
188
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
199
48,555
# Students in 8th Grade:
207
49,673
# Students in 9th Grade:
207
2,576
# Students in 10th Grade:
230
2,578
# Students in 11th Grade:
243
2,451
# Students in 12th Grade:
226
2,442
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,708 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Budget cuts continue to cripple school districts across the country, forcing some schools to make major cuts creatively. Learn about the current situation and how some public schools are coping with the budget shortfalls.
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 5 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 2,584 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 1% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 59% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
