For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 522 students in Smithton R-VI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51±¬ÁÏs in Smithton R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
522 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
46 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Smithton R-VI School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#339 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
97%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,575 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,427 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,575
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,427
$13,908
Best Smithton R-VI School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5318
Gr: 7-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Smithton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 S Myrtle
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5317
Smithton, MO 65350
(660) 343-5317
Gr: PK-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smithton R-VI School District?
Smithton R-VI School District manages 2 public schools serving 522 students.
What is the rank of Smithton R-VI School District?
Smithton R-VI School District is ranked #353 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithton R-VI School District?
97% of Smithton R-VI School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smithton R-VI School District?
Smithton R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Smithton R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,427 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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