HICKMAN MILLS 8TH GRADE CENTER

HICKMAN MILLS C-1
11115 BENNINGTON AVE
KANSAS CITY, MO 64134
770 Students
Not reported M - M
School Overview
Smith-Hale Middle School is a public middle school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving as part of the Hickman Mills C-1 School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in grades 6 through 8, focusing on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while encouraging critical thinking and active participation in the local community.

In addition to its academic offerings, Smith-Hale Middle School emphasizes the importance of community engagement and partnership with families. As a key institution within the Hickman Mills district, the school works to provide various extracurricular opportunities and resources that help students explore their interests and build character. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, policies, faculty contact, or specific educational programs, the district’s official website at http://www.hickmanmills.org serves as the primary portal for updates and parent resources.
770
Total Students
45.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    498 (64.7%)
  • Hispanic
    138 (17.9%)
  • White
    60 (7.8%)
  • Two or More
    53 (6.9%)
  • Asian
    15 (1.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.1%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Closed
School Level: Not reported
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: HICKMAN MILLS C-1
Phone: (816)316-7600
Website: http://www.hickmanmills.org
Grade Range: M - M
Total Students: 770
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 14
Grade 7 384
Grade 8 372
Gender Ratio