For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 773 students in Scott City R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Scott City R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
773 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Scott City R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#268 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)16.6%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,243 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,533 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,243
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,533
$14,009
Best Scott City R-I School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Scott City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Gr: 9-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Scott City Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Gr: 5-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Scott City Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Scott City, MO 63780
(573) 264-2131
Gr: PK-4 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Scott City R-I School District?
Scott City R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 773 students.
What is the rank of Scott City R-I School District?
Scott City R-I School District is ranked #277 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott City R-I School District?
92% of Scott City R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Scott City R-I School District?
Scott City R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Scott City R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,533 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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