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Scotland County Elementary

Q: Is Scotland County Elementary a good school?

Scotland County Elementary ranks 627 th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

627^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 900 Missouri Elementary Schools

Better than 30% of Missouri elementary schools

Summary

Scotland County Elementary is a public elementary school in Memphis, Missouri, serving 274 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Scotland County R-I school district, which is ranked 291 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite increased per-student spending over the years, Scotland County Elementary has consistently performed below the state average on standardized tests, ranking between 464 and 638 out of around 900 Missouri elementary schools. The school's proficiency rates in Math and English Language Arts are 10-14 percentage points lower than the state average. Additionally, the school struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.8% to 19.2%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

The school faces challenges related to its student population, with 46.35% to 56.59% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past few years. While the school's demographics are predominantly White, the White student subgroup ranks in the bottom quarter of Missouri elementary schools. The school and district should prioritize addressing these issues through a comprehensive review of instructional practices, support systems, and resource allocation to improve student outcomes and better serve the community.

252

Students ?

8.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,883

Per pupil spending ?

54.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

438 W. Lover's Lane
Memphis, MO 63555-9410

(660) 465-8532

District: Scotland County R-I

Students who attend Scotland County Elementary usually attend:

High:

Scotland County High

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Hispanic:

3.6%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 74th percentile in 2015 → 30th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (33% vs 43% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 44 percentile points since 2015

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg33%

Missouri avg43%

627^th of 900

Missouri public elementary schools ?

Bottom 30%▼ down 43 pts since 2015

From top 26% (2015) to bottom 30% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

291^st of 367Scotland County 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	33.9	627 of 900	30.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.2	587 of 906	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.2	595 of 898	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.3	638 of 908	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	49.6	464 of 901	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.7	523 of 1052	50.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	42.9	607 of 1045	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	58.0	431 of 1032	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.1	315 of 865	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.7	278 of 1058	73.7%	★★★★☆
2014	68.6	295 of 1089	72.9%	★★★★☆
2013	68.2	306 of 1108	72.4%	★★★★☆
2012	73.3	236 of 1085	78.2%	★★★★☆
2011	76.8	187 of 1088	82.8%	★★★★☆
2010	75.1	208 of 1066	80.5%	★★★★☆
2009	69.3	266 of 1053	74.7%	★★★★☆
2008	74.9	194 of 1084	82.1%	★★★★☆
2007	75.1	178 of 1080	83.5%	★★★★☆
2006	59.3	388 of 1074	63.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2024	52.3	262 of 625	58.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	39.1	377 of 611	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.0	213 of 532	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	52.1	399 of 907	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	41.5	561 of 887	36.8%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	18.0	579 of 666	13.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	26.5	514 of 668	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	24.7	544 of 673	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.0	576 of 675	14.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.5	427 of 691	38.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.8	575 of 917	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	32.3	631 of 898	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆

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 (2024)58th percentile+23 vs school

White (2025)13th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics36%-8 vs state

English Language Arts28%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP English Language Arts (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 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Scotland County Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	438 W. Lover's Lane	Memphis	63555	Scotland County	Scotland County R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 465-8532	252	29	8.6	54.8%	236 (93.7%)	2 (0.8%)	9 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	33.9	627^th of 900 public elementary schools	30.3%		37.2	587^th of 906 public elementary schools	35.2%	40	34.8	33.4	38.0	27.8	$14,883	$906	$13,977

Frequently Asked Questions about Scotland County Elementary

How many students attend Scotland County Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 252 students attended Scotland County Elementary.

What district is Scotland County Elementary in?

Scotland County R-I

Is Scotland County Elementary a good school?

Scotland County Elementary ranks 627^th of 900 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Scotland County Elementary?

Students at Scotland County Elementary are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Scotland County Elementary attend?

Students who attend Scotland County Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Scotland County High

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