Smith-Hale Middle
Kansas City, MO · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Smith-Hale Middle is a middle school located in Kansas City, Missouri. The school serves 770 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Smith-Hale Middle performs below the state average for Missouri. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Smith-Hale Middle has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Smith-Hale Middle has 770 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
Yes, Smith-Hale Middle is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +36, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Smith-Hale Middle is part of the Hickman Mills C-1 in Kansas City, Missouri. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.