Serving 252 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Scotland Co. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: SCOTLAND CO. ELEM.'s attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Memphis, MO, covering approximately 435.3 square miles. It typically takes 20-30 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with an average distance of 12.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16.8 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scotland Co. Elementary School's student population of 252 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
252 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scotland Co. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scotland Co. Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1356 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scotland Co. Elementary School's ranking?
Scotland Co. Elementary School is ranked #1356 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Scotland Co. Elementary School?
252 students attend Scotland Co. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Scotland Co. Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scotland Co. Elementary School?
Scotland Co. Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scotland Co. Elementary School offer ?
Scotland Co. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scotland Co. Elementary School part of?
Scotland Co. Elementary School is part of Scotland County R-I School District.
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