SMITH-HALE MIDDLE

9010A OLD SANTA FE RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64138

www.hickmanmills.org

770 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

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

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SMITH-HALE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	138
Black	498
Asian	15
Two or More	53
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

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:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
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)316-7700
Website:	http://www.hickmanmills.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
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