Smithton Middle vs West Blvd. Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithton Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
West Blvd. Elem.
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Smithton Middle Columbia, Missouri | West Blvd. Elem. Columbia, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 392 | #1008 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #5193 of 15,369 | #42802 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 605 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 23.3).
- •Smithton Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Smithton Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Smithton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 100%).
- •West Blvd. Elem. does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.3).
- •Smithton Middle is the larger school with 605 students compared with 327.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Smithton Middle better than West Blvd. Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Smithton Middle ranks higher (61.3 vs 23.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Smithton Middle and West Blvd. Elem.?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithton Middle: 605. West Blvd. Elem.: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithton Middle and West Blvd. Elem. rank in Missouri?
Smithton Middle is 114th of 392 and West Blvd. Elem. is 1008th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).