Smithton Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Columbia, Missouri 65203 · Columbia 93
#114 of 392 middle schools in Missouri
#5193 of 15,369 nationally
About Smithton Middle
Smithton Middle is a public middle located in Columbia, in the Columbia 93 school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 605 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 61.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 114th of 392 ranked middle schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 605.
There are 33 schools in Columbia; Smithton Middle ranks 15th of 31 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)44%
- Reading proficiency (30%)46%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Smithton Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 605
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 46%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 44%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smithton Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Mary Paxton Keeley Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
619 students · 291 m away
Fairview Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
471 students · 1.8 km away
West Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
553 students · 2.2 km away
Russell Blvd. Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students · 2.6 km away
West Blvd. Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students · 3.1 km away
Ulysses S. Grant Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students · 4.4 km away
John Ridgeway Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
227 students · 4.6 km away
Parkade Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students · 4.6 km away
David H. Hickman High
Columbia · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,007 students · 5.0 km away
Jefferson Middle School
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
593 students · 5.1 km away
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Windsor Middle
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Liberty Middle School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Smithton Middle a good school?
Smithton Middle has a Success Index (US) of 61.3 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #114 of 392 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Smithton Middle rank in Missouri?
Smithton Middle ranks #114 of 392 middle schools in Missouri and #5193 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smithton Middle?
Smithton Middle had 605 students in 2025.
Is Smithton Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Smithton Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smithton Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smithton Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.