Scott County Central

The Scott County Central school district in Missouri operates two schools - Scott County Central Elementary and Scott County Central High. Both schools face significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of Missouri schools on the SchoolDigger rankings.

The data reveals that the schools have extremely high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of poverty in the student population. This is reflected in the schools' very low test scores, with proficiency rates well below state averages in core subjects like math, English language arts, and science. For example, at the elementary school, only 5.4% of 3rd graders were proficient in math, compared to the state average of 41.4%.

Despite the low academic performance, the schools appear to be spending relatively high amounts per student, with the elementary school spending over $14,000 per student. However, this has not translated to improved outcomes for students. The data also shows the schools have relatively low student-teacher ratios, which could be a positive, but again has not led to better academic results. Addressing the root causes of the challenges faced by the Scott County Central schools will be crucial to improving educational opportunities for the students in this district.