Scott County Central High School is a high school at 20794 US Highway 61 Sikeston, Missouri, Scott County, Missouri. The school colors are orange, black, and white, and the mascot is the Braves. The High School has an enrollment of 151.
Serving 194 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Scott Co. Central 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Scott Co. Central Elementary covers the entire Sikeston school district, encompassing about 62.6 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located approximately 7.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scott Co. Central Elementary School's student population of 194 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Scott Co. Central 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 Scott Co. Central Elementary School is 0.37, 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
#1733 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Black
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
78%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
11%
7%
Showing 2004–2014. Full 16-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 Scott Co. Central Elementary School's ranking?
Scott Co. Central Elementary School is ranked #1733 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Scott Co. Central Elementary School often compared to?
Scott Co. Central Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scott Co. Central High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Scott Co. Central Elementary School?
194 students attend Scott Co. Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Scott Co. Central Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Co. Central Elementary School?
Scott Co. Central Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scott Co. Central Elementary School offer ?
Scott Co. Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott Co. Central Elementary School part of?
Scott Co. Central Elementary School is part of Scott County Central School District.
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