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Scott City Middle

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Scott City Middle ranks 76 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 5-8

76^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 83% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Scott City Middle is a public middle school serving 235 students in grades 5-8 in Scott City, Missouri. The school is part of the Scott City R-I school district, which is ranked 158 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. Over the past several years, Scott City Middle has seen its statewide ranking improve, moving from the bottom half of Missouri middle schools to the top 20% with a current ranking of 76 out of 438 middle schools and a 4-star rating.

Scott City Middle has shown strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science. In 2024-2025, 57.3% of 8th graders were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to the state average of 32.7%. In science, 48% of 8th graders were proficient or better, well above the state average of 39.2%. The school's English Language Arts performance is also above the state average, with 51.7% of 8th graders proficient or better. Additionally, the school has performed well for both White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 45th out of 382 Missouri middle schools for low-income students with a 4-star rating.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Jackson Middle and Russell Hawkins Junior High, both part of the higher-ranked Jackson R-II district, Scott City Middle stands out. While the nearby schools have similar or slightly higher test scores in mathematics and English Language Arts, Scott City Middle outperforms them in science. Additionally, Scott City Middle spends more per student than the nearby Scott County Middle, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio compared to other nearby schools.

223

Students ?

9.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,917

Per pupil spending ?

59.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3000 Main St
Scott City, MO 63780-1111

(573) 264-2131

District: Scott City R-I

Students who attend Scott City Middle usually attend:

High:

Scott City High

Feeder schools for Scott City Middle:

Elementary:

Scott City Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Two or more races:

4.9%

Hispanic:

1.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 29th percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Missouri average (46% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Missouri middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 54 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school46%

District avg46%

Missouri avg40%

76^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Top 17%▲ up 54 pts since 2015

From bottom 29% (2015) to top 17% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

158^th of 367Scott City R-I among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	77.1	76 of 438	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	73.9	92 of 451	79.6%	★★★★☆
2023	73.3	89 of 459	80.6%	★★★★☆
2022	72.9	98 of 459	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	65.6	135 of 454	70.3%	★★★★☆
2019	40.0	366 of 587	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.6	386 of 552	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	26.2	462 of 568	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	36.9	311 of 435	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.1	415 of 585	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	51.9	321 of 633	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	37.1	489 of 649	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	38.9	457 of 623	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	31.2	505 of 625	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	31.9	517 of 614	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	30.2	503 of 601	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	36.2	497 of 624	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	31.8	510 of 624	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	40.5	438 of 619	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2023	76.3	45 of 382	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	65.6	88 of 371	76.3%	★★★★☆
2019	49.6	229 of 482	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	31.8	327 of 422	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	67.1	96 of 358	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	104 of 379	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	64.4	105 of 385	72.7%	★★★★☆
2022	62.4	118 of 381	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.5	148 of 376	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.1	383 of 527	27.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.7	386 of 479	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)88th percentile+8 vs school

White (2025)73rd percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts52%+10 vs state

Science47%+6 vs state

Mathematics44%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)				MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)				MAP Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scott City Middle	Public	5-8	3000 Main St	Scott City	63780	Scott County	Scott City R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 264-2131	223	23	9.7	59.6%	205 (91.9%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.9%)	77.1	76^th of 438 public middle schools	82.6%		73.9	92^nd of 451 public middle schools	79.6%	16	24.2	49.9		57.3	46.2	48.0				51.7		$11,917	$549	$11,368
Central Junior High	Public	7-8	1910 Whitener St.	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	No	(573) 334-2923	633	54	11.6	100.0%	268 (42.3%)	213 (33.6%)	47 (7.4%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (15.3%)	29.6	323^rd of 438 public middle schools	26.3%		32.6	309^th of 451 public middle schools	31.5%	14			32.6	24.6		25.8			24.9	29.7		$12,158	$1,031	$11,127
Central Middle	Public	5-6	1900 Thilenius	Cape Girardeau	63701	Cape Girardeau County	Cape Girardeau 63	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 334-6281	623	47	13.1	100.0%	238 (38.2%)	228 (36.6%)	64 (10.3%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	84 (13.5%)								(n/a)	31.3	35.7			28.1		38.6	29.5				$11,448	$943	$10,505
Scott County Middle	Public	6-8	4035 State Hwy 77	Benton	63736	Scott County	Scott County R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 545-3541	195	17	11.4	53.3%	180 (92.3%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	39.2	279^th of 438 public middle schools	36.3%		26.7	339^th of 451 public middle schools	24.8%	60		34.3	40.2	20.6		44.5		16.2	32.7			$12,618	$747	$11,871
Russell Hawkins Junior High	Public	7-8	210 N West Ln	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9533	867	60	14.5	36.1%	771 (88.9%)	24 (2.8%)	29 (3.3%)	13 (1.5%)	3 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	26 (3.0%)	74.2	88^th of 438 public middle schools	79.9%		80.8	60^th of 451 public middle schools	86.7%	28			57.0	58.1		50.9			35.1	47.4	93.5	$9,332	$635	$8,697
Jackson Middle	Public	5-6	1651 W Independence St	Jackson	63755	Cape Girardeau County	Jackson R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 243-9543	850	59	14.5	38.8%	757 (89.1%)	28 (3.3%)	20 (2.4%)	12 (1.4%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (3.6%)								(n/a)	46.2	56.8			45.4		54.1	45.8				$9,501	$559	$8,942

Frequently Asked Questions about Scott City Middle

What is the racial makeup of Scott City Middle?

Students at Scott City Middle are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Scott City Middle a good school?

Scott City Middle ranks 76^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Scott City Middle in?

Scott City R-I

What high school do graduates of Scott City Middle attend?

Students who attend Scott City Middle usually go on to attend Scott City High

How many students attend Scott City Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 223 students attended Scott City Middle.

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