Serving 195 students in grades 6-8, Scott Co. Middle 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 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 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 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Scott Co. Middle's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Benton, MO, spanning approximately 163 square miles. The typical drive to the school from anywhere within the zone is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge located 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Scott Co. Middle School's student population of 195 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
195 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Scott Co. Middle 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. Middle School is 0.15, 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
#1795 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
92%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scott Co. Middle School's ranking?
Scott Co. Middle School is ranked #1795 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Scott Co. Middle School often compared to?
Scott Co. Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sikeston Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Scott Co. Middle School?
195 students attend Scott Co. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Scott Co. Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Scott Co. Middle School?
Scott Co. Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Scott Co. Middle School offer ?
Scott Co. Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Scott Co. Middle School part of?
Scott Co. Middle School is part of Scott County R-IV School District.
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