SMITHTON MIDDLE

605 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Smithton Middle School, located at 3600 W. Worley in Columbia, Missouri, is a key component of the Columbia Public Schools district. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is situated in a central area of the city, providing a community-focused learning environment. As part of a district known for its emphasis on academic growth and diverse extracurricular offerings, Smithton Middle is designed to support the transition from elementary to high school by fostering both intellectual development and social-emotional growth.

The school emphasizes a collaborative culture that encourages student engagement through a variety of clubs, sports, and elective programs. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Smithton Middle aims to prepare its student body for the rigorous academic expectations of the Columbia Public Schools high school level. With its focus on inclusivity and student success, the school remains a staple of the West Worley neighborhood, committed to providing a supportive and enriching educational experience for the local youth.

605

Total Students

49.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITHTON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	360
Hispanic	45
Black	81
Asian	60
Two or More	57
Pacific Islander	2

White
360 (59.5%)
Black
81 (13.4%)
Asian
60 (9.9%)
Two or More
57 (9.4%)
Hispanic
45 (7.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLUMBIA 93
Phone:	(573)214-3260
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	605
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 224

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 185