Summary:
The city of Scott City, Kansas is home to three public schools serving students from elementary through high school: Scott City Lower Elementary, Scott City Middle, and Scott City High. These schools operate within the Scott County school district and face a mix of academic, attendance, and socioeconomic challenges.
Among the standout schools, Scott City High School emerges as the strongest performer, with a 2-star rating, a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 89.5%, and slightly above-average test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state and county. In contrast, Scott City Middle School has seen a significant decline in test scores, with proficiency rates dropping across multiple grade levels and subject areas from 2023-2024 to 2024-2025. The Scott City Lower Elementary school, while ranked 293 out of 667 Kansas elementary schools in 2018-2019 with a 3-star rating, has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% and higher spending per student ($8,984) compared to the middle and high schools.
Across all three schools, there are concerns about high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 19.5% to 19.5% in 2024-2025, as well as high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting socioeconomic challenges that may contribute to academic performance. Additionally, the funding disparities within the district, with Scott City High School having the highest spending per student, may also play a role in the varying levels of academic achievement among the schools.
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