Scott County Middle

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Scott County Middle ranks 302 nd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Scott County Middle is a public middle school in Benton, Missouri, serving 206 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Scott County R-IV school district, which is ranked 255 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Scott County Middle has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.72%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally lower than state averages and the surrounding schools. For example, in 2022-2023, the percentage of students proficient or better in Math ranged from 11.6% (8th grade) to 39.7% (6th grade), compared to the state averages of 30% (8th grade) and 43.7% (6th grade). Additionally, Scott County Middle has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 42.79% to 52.43% over the past three years, significantly higher than the nearby Central Junior High and Central Middle, which have much lower rates (0.49% and 0.5%, respectively).

The school's academic performance has declined over the years, from a ranking of 195 out of 585 Missouri middle schools and a 3-star rating in 2014-2015 to a ranking of 302 out of 459 schools and a 2-star rating in 2022-2023. While the overall performance is lower than the state averages, Scott County Middle's special education and low socioeconomic status (SES) student subgroups perform relatively better, ranking 63rd and 164th out of 192 and 382 Missouri middle schools, respectively, in 2022-2023. The nearby schools, such as Central Junior High, Central Middle, and Scott City Middle, generally outperform Scott County Middle in terms of academic achievement, racial diversity, and socioeconomic status of the student population.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736-9162

(573) 545-3541

District: Scott County R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
302^nd of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,925

Students who attend Scott County Middle usually attend:

High:

Thomas W. Kelly High

Feeder schools for Scott County Middle:

Elementary:

Scott County Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Two or more races:

5.3%

Hispanic:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scott County Middle ranks worse than 65.8% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.01. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), two or more races (5.3%), Hispanic (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scott County Middle is 12. (See more...)

Compare Scott County Middle employs 17.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scott County Middle is $8,925.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Scott County Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County Middle 302^nd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Scott County Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Scott County R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott County R-IV 255^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scott County Middle

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Rank History for all students at Scott County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	46.50	346^th	619	44.1%
2007	61.52	195^th	624	68.8%
2008	58.02	238^th	624	61.9%
2009	65.63	175^th	601	70.9%
2010	51.40	344^th	614	44.0%
2011	43.48	406^th	625	35.0%
2012	39.76	447^th	623	28.3%
2013	50.15	344^th	649	47.0%
2014	63.86	211^th	633	66.7%
2015	61.17	195^th	585	66.7%
2016	45.67	257^th	435	40.9%
2017	43.07	343^rd	568	39.6%
2018	40.88	335^th	552	39.3%
2019	24.63	481^st	587	18.1%
2021	23.01	358^th	454	21.1%
2022	31.88	329^th	459	28.3%
2023	36.01	302^nd	459	34.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Scott County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.81	63^rd	192	67.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Scott County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	42.21	245^th	422	41.9%
2019	32.30	363^rd	482	24.7%
2021	32.88	280^th	371	24.5%
2022	32.37	273^rd	365	25.2%
2023	52.89	164^th	382	57.1%

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Rank History for White students at Scott County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	32.07	343^rd	479	28.4%
2019	17.05	489^th	527	7.2%
2021	13.67	354^th	376	5.9%
2022	21.28	322^nd	381	15.5%
2023	25.17	308^th	385	20.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Scott County Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	216	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	219
2000	214	1	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	221
2001	232	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	236
2002	252	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	256
2003	252	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	256
2004	256	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	261
2005	256	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	257
2006	233	0	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	235
2007	233	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	234
2008	219	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	220
2009	218	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	221
2010	215	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	219
2011	218	2	0	9	0	0	0	229
2012	221	3	0	8	0	0	0	232
2013	201	3	0	6	0	0	0	210
2014	214	1	0	2	0	0	0	217
2015	203	1	0	4	0	0	0	208
2016	209	3	0	5	0	0	0	217
2017	232	3	0	7	0	0	0	242
2018	243	5	0	3	1	0	0	252
2019	227	3	0	5	0	0	0	235
2020	225	2	0	6	0	0	0	233
2021	218	3	0	8	0	0	3	232
2022	198	3	0	6	0	0	8	215
2023	191	0	0	3	1	0	11	206

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Scott County Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	219	13.8	15.9	46.6
2000	221	14.3	15.5	40.7
2001	236	15.5	15.2	46.6
2002	256	15.9	16.1	37.5
2003	256	15.9	16.1	37.5
2004	261	13.9	18.8	46.7
2005	257	14.5	17.7	51
2006	235	13.2	17.8	51.9
2007	234	12.2	19.2	52.1
2008	220	11.9	18.5	51.4
2009	221	13.8	16.0	50.7
2010	219	15.4	14.1	49.3
2011	229	14.2	16.0	53.3
2012	232	14.4	16.0	57.3
2013	210	13.6	15.4	58.1
2014	217	13.8	15.6	59.4
2015	208	14.0	14.8	61.1
2016	217	15.0	14.4	56.2
2017	242	15.7	15.3	53.3
2018	252	15.1	16.6	59.5
2019	235	15.8	14.8	62.6
2020	233	17.2	13.5	61.8
2021	232	18.5	12.5	50.9
2022	215	17.7	12.1	42.8
2023	206	17.1	12.0	52.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Scott County Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	219	13.8	15.9	46.6
2000	221	14.3	15.5	40.7
2001	236	15.5	15.2	46.6
2002	256	15.9	16.1	37.5
2003	256	15.9	16.1	37.5
2004	261	13.9	18.8	46.7
2005	257	14.5	17.7	51
2006	235	13.2	17.8	51.9
2007	234	12.2	19.2	52.1
2008	220	11.9	18.5	51.4
2009	221	13.8	16.0	50.7
2010	219	15.4	14.1	49.3
2011	229	14.2	16.0	53.3
2012	232	14.4	16.0	57.3
2013	210	13.6	15.4	58.1
2014	217	13.8	15.6	59.4
2015	208	14.0	14.8	61.1
2016	217	15.0	14.4	56.2
2017	242	15.7	15.3	53.3
2018	252	15.1	16.6	59.5
2019	235	15.8	14.8	62.6
2020	233	17.2	13.5	61.8
2021	232	18.5	12.5	50.9
2022	215	17.7	12.1	42.8
2023	206	17.1	12.0	52.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Scott County Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$70 (1.2%)	$5,758 (98.8%)	$5,828
2020	$86 (1.4%)	$6,228 (98.6%)	$6,314
2021	$1,161 (17.0%)	$5,684 (83.0%)	$6,845
2022	$835 (9.4%)	$8,090 (90.6%)	$8,925

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scott County Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 481^st of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 302^nd of 459 Middle schools	16.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Middle)	29.7	39.7	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Scott County R-IV)	29.7	39.7	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County Middle)	42.2	32.3	9.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County R-IV)	42.2	32.3	9.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Middle)	22.5	19.7	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scott County R-IV)	22.5	19.7	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County Middle)	35.4	28.8	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County R-IV)	35.4	28.8	6.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Scott County Middle)	17.3	11.6	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Scott County R-IV)	17.3	11.6	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Scott County Middle)	33.3	31.1	2.2%
8th Grade Science (Scott County R-IV)	33.3	31.1	2.2%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County Middle)	24.7	33.8	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott County R-IV)	24.7	33.8	9.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	235	206	12.3%
African American	3	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	3	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	227	191	15.9%
Two or More Races	0	11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.6%	52.4%	10.1%

Schools Near Scott County Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)				MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)					MAP Algebra I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scott County Middle	Public	6-8	4035 State Hwy 77	Benton	63736	Scott County	Scott County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 545-3541	206	17	12.0	52.4%	191 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.3%)	36	302^nd of 459 public middle schools	34.2%		31.9	329^th of 459 public middle schools	28.3%	27		39.7	19.7	11.6		31.1			32.3	28.8	33.8		$8,925	$835	$8,090
Charleston Middle School	Public	4-6	1012 S Main St	Charleston	63834	Mississippi County	Charleston R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 683-3346	179	12	14.6	92.2%	54 (30.2%)	113 (63.1%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.9%)								(n/a)	6.4	5.7			14.2		8.0	12.9	8.6				$12,511	$1,729	$10,783
Scott City Middle	Public	5-8	3000 Main St	Scott City	63780	Scott County	Scott City R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 264-2131	225	24	9.4	59.6%	208 (92.4%)	5 (2.2%)	6 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.2%)	73.3	89^th of 459 public middle schools	80.6%		72.9	98^th of 459 public middle schools	78.6%	9	25.0	38.4	56.6	44.9		37.9		34.6		46.7	55.1		$10,923	$2,070	$8,852
Sikeston Junior High School	Public	7-8	510 Lindenwood Ave	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	No	(573) 471-1720	511	39	13.1	99.4%	274 (53.6%)	167 (32.7%)	22 (4.3%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (8.4%)	32.5	319^th of 459 public middle schools	30.5%		28.4	345^th of 459 public middle schools	24.8%	26			27.4	28.4		22.0				29.4	27.9	97.4	$10,029	$2,816	$7,213
Sikeston Middle School	Public	5-6	100 Twitty Dr	Sikeston	63801	Scott County	Sikeston R-6	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 471-0792	457	34	13.6	99.3%	226 (49.5%)	155 (33.9%)	29 (6.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (9.6%)								(n/a)	29.9	46.6			23.8			29.5	24.3				$9,443	$1,531	$7,912
Central Junior High	Public	7-8	1910 Whitener St.	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	No	(573) 334-2923	618	51	12.1	0.5%	285 (46.1%)	206 (33.3%)	44 (7.1%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (11.2%)	36.1	301^st of 459 public middle schools	34.4%		53.6	208^th of 459 public middle schools	54.7%	93			29.0	21.5		27.3				28.9	35.9		$11,193	$3,482	$7,711
Central Middle	Public	5-6	1900 Thilenius	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-6281	604	50	12.1	0.5%	272 (45.0%)	194 (32.1%)	44 (7.3%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86 (14.2%)								(n/a)	22.0	41.9			26.5			34.6	33.9				$10,299	$2,718	$7,582
East Prairie Middle	Public	5-8	210 East Washington Street	East Prairie	63845	Mississippi County	East Prairie R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 649-9368	314	27	11.4	99.0%	289 (92.0%)	5 (1.6%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.1%)	16	401^st of 459 public middle schools	12.6%		12.3	417^th of 459 public middle schools	9.2%	16	25.8	28.9	13.4	7.1	22.7	14.8		34.9	20.5	18.3	20.9		$8,104	$642	$7,463

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott County Middle

What high school do graduates of Scott County Middle attend?

Students who attend Scott County Middle usually go on to attend Thomas W. Kelly High

What is the racial makeup of Scott County Middle?

Students at Scott County Middle are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Scott County Middle in?

Scott County R-IV

How many students attend Scott County Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Scott County Middle.

Is Scott County Middle a good school?

Scott County Middle ranks 302^nd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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