Scott Co. Middle School

4035 State Hwy 77
Benton, MO 63736
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 196 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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Scott Co. Middle School's student population of 196 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

Scott Co. Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Scott Co. Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1616 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
32%
39%
24%
43%
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
91%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scott Co. Middle School's ranking?
Scott Co. Middle School is ranked #1616 out of 2,084 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% 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?
196 students attend Scott Co. Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Scott Co. Middle School students are White, 5% 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 12:1, which is equal to 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 196 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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