Top Rankings
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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,536 students in Smithville R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Smithville R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,536 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Smithville R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#39 out of 555 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
89%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,254 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,949 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$36 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,254
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,949
$13,908
Best Smithville R-II School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
695 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4566
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-4566
Gr: K-6 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Smithville High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
645 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0405
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0405
Gr: 9-12 | 884 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Maple Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Maple St
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-0589
Gr: PK-6 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18801 Eagle Parkway
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-5959
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-5959
Gr: K-6 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Smithville Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
675 S Commercial Ave
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-1122
Smithville, MO 64089
(816) 532-1122
Gr: 7-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smithville R-II School District?
Smithville R-II School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,536 students.
What is the rank of Smithville R-II School District?
Smithville R-II School District is ranked #40 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smithville R-II School District?
89% of Smithville R-II School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smithville R-II School District?
Smithville R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Smithville R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,949 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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