SMITH COTTON JUNIOR HIGH SCHL

SEDALIA 200
312 EAST BROADWAY
SEDALIA, MO 65301
1,133 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Smith-Cotton Junior High School is a public educational institution located in Sedalia, Missouri, serving as part of the Sedalia School District 200. Situated at 312 East Broadway, the school is dedicated to supporting students during their transitional middle-grade years, typically focusing on academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparation for high school. As a key component of the Sedalia community, the school emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at fostering student achievement within the district’s broader educational framework.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Sedalia 200 school system, which is committed to providing comprehensive resources and programs to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through its official website, the district provides families and community members with access to school calendars, administrative information, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. Smith-Cotton Junior High plays an essential role in the local educational landscape by bridging the gap between elementary education and the more specialized curriculum offered at the high school level.
1,133
Total Students
82.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    758 (66.9%)
  • Hispanic
    243 (21.4%)
  • Two or More
    78 (6.9%)
  • Black
    34 (3.0%)
  • Asian
    7 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    7 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    6 (0.5%)
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: SEDALIA 200
Phone: (660)829-6300
Website: http://www.sedalia200.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 1,133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 82.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 646
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 114

* 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 6 359
Grade 7 394
Grade 8 380
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SEDALIA MIDDLE SCHOOL
SEDALIA 200
396 Students
2205 S INGRAM
SEDALIA, MO 65301 (0.8 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 5th