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Smith-hale Middle School

9010a Old Santa Fe Rd
Kansas City, MO 64138
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Bottom 50%
Serving 770 students in grades 6-8, Smith-hale 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 is 8% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 770 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Smith-hale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Smith-hale Middle School's student population of 770 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
770 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Smith-hale Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith-hale Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1990 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Smith-hale Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smith-hale Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smith-hale Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Smith-hale Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
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Asian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Smith-hale Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
18%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Smith-hale Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
65%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Smith-hale Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Smith-hale Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Smith-hale Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Smith-hale Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Smith-hale Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smith-hale 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 (13-14)
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smith-hale Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith-hale Middle School's ranking?
Smith-hale Middle School is ranked #1990 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Smith-hale Middle School often compared to?
Smith-hale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grandview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Smith-hale Middle School?
770 students attend Smith-hale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Smith-hale Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith-hale Middle School?
Smith-hale Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Smith-hale Middle School offer ?
Smith-hale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Smith-hale Middle School part of?
Smith-hale Middle School is part of Hickman Mills C-1 School District.
In what neighborhood is Smith-hale Middle School located?
Smith-hale Middle School is located in the Loma Vista neighborhood of Kansas City, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in Loma Vista.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 770 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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