Scott City Middle

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Scott City Middle ranks 92 nd of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Scott City Middle is a public middle school serving 225 students in grades 5-8 in Scott City, Missouri, which is part of the Scott City R-I school district. This middle-performing school has consistently ranked in the top 100 middle schools in Missouri over the past 5 years, with a current ranking of 92 out of 451 schools statewide.

Scott City Middle has performed well academically, with students scoring above the state average on state assessments in both mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, nearly 50% of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 44.4%, 40.6%, and 30.6%, respectively. The school has also done a commendable job serving its population of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 45th out of 382 Missouri middle schools for this subgroup in 2022-2023. However, the school faces challenges with increasing chronic absenteeism, which reached 17.9% in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, Scott City Middle outperforms Scott County Middle in academic achievement, but lags behind the higher-performing middle schools in the Jackson R-II district, such as Jackson Middle and Russell Hawkins Junior High. With increased per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, Scott City Middle has made significant strides in recent years, but continued focus on improving attendance and maintaining strong academic outcomes will be crucial for the school's future success.

Detail:

Public 5-8

3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780-1111

(573) 264-2131

District: Scott City R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,923

Students who attend Scott City Middle usually attend:

High:

Scott City High

Feeder schools for Scott City Middle:

Elementary:

Scott City Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 9.4

Number of students: 225

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Hispanic:

2.7%

African American:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 59.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scott City Middle ranks better than 79.6% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.86. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a 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.

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scott City Middle is $10,923.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Scott City Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott City Middle 92^nd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Scott City Middle in the ranking list.)

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Scott City R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks Scott City R-I 193^rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Scott City Middle

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Rank History for all students at Scott City Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	40.45	438^th	619	29.2%
2007	31.76	510^th	624	18.3%
2008	36.22	497^th	624	20.4%
2009	30.16	503^rd	601	16.3%
2010	31.88	517^th	614	15.8%
2011	31.24	505^th	625	19.2%
2012	38.85	457^th	623	26.6%
2013	37.13	489^th	649	24.7%
2014	51.88	321^st	633	49.3%
2015	36.10	415^th	585	29.1%
2016	36.91	311^th	435	28.5%
2017	26.22	462^nd	568	18.7%
2018	35.58	386^th	552	30.1%
2019	39.99	366^th	587	37.6%
2021	65.57	135^th	454	70.3%
2022	72.94	98^th	459	78.6%
2023	73.28	89^th	459	80.6%
2024	73.86	92^nd	451	79.6%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	31.83	327^th	422	22.5%
2019	49.62	229^th	482	52.5%
2021	65.59	88^th	371	76.3%
2023	76.34	45^th	382	88.2%

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Rank History for White students at Scott City Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	27.72	386^th	479	19.4%
2019	31.10	383^rd	527	27.3%
2021	54.45	148^th	376	60.6%
2022	62.35	118^th	381	69.0%
2023	64.38	105^th	385	72.7%
2024	66.51	104^th	379	72.6%

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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 City Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	233	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	233
2000	264	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	267
2001	279	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
2002	232	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	235
2003	232	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	235
2004	258	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	260
2005	244	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	246
2006	242	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	246
2007	236	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	239
2008	300	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	302
2009	306	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	307
2010	277	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
2011	258	6	0	0	0	0	1	265
2012	238	0	0	3	1	0	1	243
2013	229	0	0	4	0	0	3	236
2014	224	1	0	2	0	0	4	231
2015	246	2	0	2	0	0	3	253
2016	257	1	0	5	0	0	4	267
2017	230	1	0	6	0	0	10	247
2018	255	0	0	4	1	0	12	272
2019	234	1	0	9	1	0	12	257
2020	248	6	0	8	1	0	8	271
2021	245	1	1	2	2	0	10	261
2022	220	3	1	0	1	0	5	230
2023	208	5	0	6	1	0	5	225

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 City Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	233	10.2	22.8	32.2
2000	267	14.1	18.9	29.6
2001	280	14.5	19.3	33.2
2002	235	14.1	16.7	42.1
2003	235	14.1	16.7	42.1
2004	260	13.8	18.8	46.2
2005	246	12.9	19.1	51.2
2006	246	13.4	18.4	46.7
2007	239	12.4	19.3	38.9
2008	302	18.1	16.7	50
2009	307	20.5	14.9	54.4
2010	281	20.0	14.0	55.2
2011	265	18.2	14.5	55.5
2012	243	19.0	12.7	50.6
2013	236	18.2	12.9	56.8
2014	231	18.0	12.7	56.7
2015	253	17.0	14.8	58.5
2016	267	19.0	14.0	62.5
2017	247	18.7	13.1	56.3
2018	272	19.5	13.8	57.4
2019	257	19.2	13.3	56
2020	271	19.9	13.5	64.2
2021	261	23.4	11.1	57.9
2022	230	22.9	10.0	43.5
2023	225	23.7	9.4	59.6

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 City Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	233	10.2	22.8	32.2
2000	267	14.1	18.9	29.6
2001	280	14.5	19.3	33.2
2002	235	14.1	16.7	42.1
2003	235	14.1	16.7	42.1
2004	260	13.8	18.8	46.2
2005	246	12.9	19.1	51.2
2006	246	13.4	18.4	46.7
2007	239	12.4	19.3	38.9
2008	302	18.1	16.7	50
2009	307	20.5	14.9	54.4
2010	281	20.0	14.0	55.2
2011	265	18.2	14.5	55.5
2012	243	19.0	12.7	50.6
2013	236	18.2	12.9	56.8
2014	231	18.0	12.7	56.7
2015	253	17.0	14.8	58.5
2016	267	19.0	14.0	62.5
2017	247	18.7	13.1	56.3
2018	272	19.5	13.8	57.4
2019	257	19.2	13.3	56
2020	271	19.9	13.5	64.2
2021	261	23.4	11.1	57.9
2022	230	22.9	10.0	43.5
2023	225	23.7	9.4	59.6

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 City Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$295 (3.5%)	$8,139 (96.5%)	$8,434
2020	$261 (3.2%)	$7,776 (96.8%)	$8,037
2021	$1,073 (12.2%)	$7,699 (87.8%)	$8,773
2022	$2,070 (19.0%)	$8,852 (81.0%)	$10,923

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scott City Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 366^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 89^th of 459 Middle schools	43%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Scott City Middle)	37.5	25	12.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Scott City R-I)	37.5	25	12.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scott City Middle)	39.4	34.6	4.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scott City R-I)	39.4	34.6	4.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Scott City Middle)	36.6	38.4	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Scott City R-I)	36.6	38.4	1.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott City Middle)	49.3	44.6	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Scott City R-I)	49.3	44.6	4.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	39.4	6.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scott City Middle)	34	56.6	22.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scott City R-I)	34	56.6	22.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scott City Middle)	24.1	46.7	22.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Scott City R-I)	24.1	46.7	22.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Scott City Middle)	41	44.9	3.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Scott City R-I)	41	44.9	3.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Scott City Middle)	28.6	37.9	9.3%
8th Grade Science (Scott City R-I)	28.6	37.9	9.3%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott City Middle)	37.5	55.1	17.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Scott City R-I)	37.5	55.1	17.6%
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	257	225	12.5%
African American	1	5	400%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	6	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	234	208	11.1%
Two or More Races	12	5	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56%	59.6%	3.5%

Schools Near Scott City Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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 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 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%)	73.9	92^nd of 451 public middle schools	79.6%		73.3	89^th of 459 public middle schools	80.6%	3	22.7	48.8	49.9	48.4		37.8	19.0	42.8	43.8	46.9		$10,923	$2,070	$8,852
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%)	32.6	309^th of 451 public middle schools	31.5%		36.1	301^st of 459 public middle schools	34.4%	8			30.4	21.7		25.0			21.9	35.1	91.4	$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)	23.1	41.4			19.9		27.0	27.9				$10,299	$2,718	$7,582
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%)	26.7	339^th of 451 public middle schools	24.8%		36	302^nd of 459 public middle schools	34.2%	37		21.8	29.4	6.5		24.2			29.4			$8,925	$835	$8,090
Russell Hawkins Junior High	Public	7-8	210 N West Ln	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9533	872	55	15.7	36.4%	788 (90.4%)	15 (1.7%)	23 (2.6%)	11 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	32 (3.7%)	80.8	60^th of 451 public middle schools	86.7%		78.6	67^th of 459 public middle schools	85.4%	7			49.0	49.6		50.1			46.5	48.3	96.8	$9,664	$618	$9,047
Jackson Middle	Public	5-6	1651 W Independence St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9543	815	41	19.7	39.8%	732 (89.8%)	15 (1.8%)	29 (3.6%)	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.2%)	25 (3.1%)								(n/a)	47.1	59.1			47.5		51.4	43.0				$10,371	$589	$9,783

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott City Middle

Is Scott City Middle a good school?

Scott City Middle ranks 92^nd of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Scott City Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 225 students attended Scott City Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Scott City Middle?

Students at Scott City Middle are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Scott City Middle in?

Scott City R-I

What high school do graduates of Scott City Middle attend?

Students who attend Scott City Middle usually go on to attend Scott City High

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