Smithville R-ii, MO - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Smithville R-ii

Smithville R-II is a public school district in Clay County, Missouri, serving students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. The district operates five schools: three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of Hispanic students and small numbers of students from other racial and ethnic backgrounds. Data on the share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, receive special education services, or are English learners was not available.

On the Missouri Assessment Program, the district's results show a pattern that varies by grade and subject. In elementary grades, math proficiency rates are mixed, with third grade showing a solid share of students meeting the standard, fourth and fifth grades at a more moderate level, and a dip in eighth grade. English language arts results across grades three through eight are clustered in a moderate range, with sixth grade the strongest. Science results for fifth and eighth grade are in a similar moderate band. The district's overall proficiency index, which averages results across tested subjects and grades, places Smithville R-II in the top quartile among Clay County's districts, a strong showing relative to its immediate neighbors.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate is low compared to other districts in the county, which is a positive indicator for consistent student attendance. Per-pupil current spending falls in the lower range among Clay County's districts, a fact that may interest parents who track resource allocation. A graduation rate was not available in the data.

Smithville R-II serves a student population that is overwhelmingly white, with a modest Hispanic presence and very small numbers of Black, Asian, and multiracial students. The district's enrollment is spread fairly evenly across elementary, middle, and high school grades, with a slight uptick in the upper high school years. The district operates five schools: three elementary schools (Maple, Horizon, and Eagle Heights), one middle school, and one high school.

Housing in the district's attendance area is anchored by the town of Smithville, with additional coverage extending into parts of Kansas City, Liberty, and Plattsburg. Home values in the district are above the national median, and the weighted average rent is also above the national median. The housing market has seen modest appreciation over the past year. The district's chronic absenteeism rate is low relative to other Clay County districts, which is a positive sign for school engagement.

A search for recent district changes or initiatives did not turn up specific parent-relevant developments. The data available provides a clear picture of academic performance and student demographics but does not include information on program offerings, course access, or staffing ratios. Parents looking for details on advanced coursework, career and technical education, or class sizes would need to follow up directly with the district or its individual schools.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

2,536

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 6%

Black 1%

White 89%

Asian 0%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 0%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

44%

59%

Gr 4

—

58%

Gr 5

—

57%

Gr 6

—

63%

Gr 7

—

59%

Gr 8

—

57%

Math

Gr 3

44%

68%

Gr 4

40%

62%

Gr 5

—

51%

Gr 7

—

82%

Gr 8

—

54%

Science

Gr 5

—

59%

Gr 8

—

57%

Schools in this District

5 schools are officially reported under this district.

Eagle Heights Elementary

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

64%

Grade 3

58%

Grade 4

51%

Grade 5

76%

Grade 6

77%

Grade 7

54%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

56%

Grade 3

53%

Grade 4

55%

Grade 5

62%

Grade 6

54%

Grade 7

55%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

57%

Grade 5

55%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$387,766

Year-over-year change+2.2%

Range across 7 ZIP codes$328K to $477K

vs. state typical1.46x

vs. national typical1.05x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (7 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
64089	Smithville	$380K	+2.0%	72.6%
64444		$346K	+4.9%	7.5%
64492	Plattsburg	$392K	+5.6%	6.9%
64166		$477K	-0.6%	5.9%
64165	Kansas City	$459K	-0.2%	4.9%
64068	Liberty	$328K	+1.5%	0.9%
64156	Kansas City	$461K	+0.5%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,235/mo

Year-over-year change+3.2%

Range across 3 ZIP codes$1,262 to $2,248/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (3 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
64089	Smithville	$2,248	—	72.6%
64068	Liberty	$1,262	+3.2%	0.9%
64156	Kansas City	$1,979	—	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,957/mo

Home price / national median income4.6x

Annual rent / national median income32.0%

Rent exceeds est. mortgage by$278/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$265,398 (+2.8% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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