Scott County

The schools in Scott County, Kansas include 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 2 high schools (one of which is a virtual school), and 0 alternative schools. The data reveals that Scott City Middle School stands out as a strong performer, consistently outpacing state and county averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. In contrast, Scott City High School lags behind in academic proficiency, which may be an area of concern for the district.

The schools in Scott County have a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation ranging from 18% to 37% across the schools. The Scott City Lower Elementary School has the highest percentage of minority students at 39%, which could indicate the need for targeted support and resources to address the unique needs of this population. Additionally, all schools have a substantial percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.89% to 51.91%, suggesting the district may be facing socioeconomic challenges that could impact student learning and achievement.

The data also reveals a significant difference in per-student spending between the high school ($13,616) and the middle school ($8,607) and elementary school ($8,984), indicating potential inequities in resource distribution within the district. However, the relatively low student-teacher ratios across the schools, ranging from 12.2 to 14.9, suggest a focus on maintaining small class sizes, which can be beneficial for student learning.