The top reported proficiency rate is 34% in English language arts. The lowest is 32% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Smithton Elem.
Smithton Elementary is a regular public school serving preschool through sixth grade within the Smithton R-VI district. It sits in the small rural city of Smithton, Missouri, in Pettis County, and shares a campus with the high school, so the elementary grades are housed alongside the upper grades in a single location. For families looking at this school, the setting is a compact, entirely rural community where most employed residents commute outside the town for work.
State assessment results from the Missouri Assessment Program are available for grades three through six in math and English language arts, and for grade five in science, though the science data is suppressed. In math, the share of students meeting proficiency varied noticeably by grade, with the lowest rate in grade three and the highest in grade six. English language arts followed a similar pattern, with the lowest proficiency rate in grade three and higher rates in grades four and six. Overall, the school’s combined performance across tested subjects and grades placed it among the lower-performing schools when measured against other districts in Pettis County. A parent may want to ask the school how it supports students who are not yet meeting the proficiency benchmarks, particularly in the early elementary years.
The student population is around three hundred. The vast majority of students are white, with small numbers of students identifying as two or more races or American Indian or Alaska Native. A significant portion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a moderate level of economic need. Data on the share of students with Individualized Education Programs or those identified as English learners was not available in the records used here. A family with a child who has special learning needs would want to contact the school directly to understand what services are offered.
Smithton itself is a very small town with a high rate of homeownership and a population that has been stable but slightly declining in recent years. The largest industries for residents are manufacturing and accommodation and food services, and many workers travel elsewhere for employment. Housing values in the area have risen meaningfully over the past several years, but remain below national benchmarks. The school campus on South Myrtle Street serves as the educational hub of the community.
No information on specific program offerings beyond the standard curriculum was found in the available data. The district brief turned up no publicly reported recent changes such as bond issues, tax levies, or curriculum overhauls. For a family, Smithton Elementary offers a neighborhood school experience in a small-town setting, with modest academic results that parents may want to monitor closely and supplement with their own engagement. The school does not serve high school grades, so there is no graduation rate to consider, and the compact grade span means students move on to a separate building for grades seven through twelve on the same campus.
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