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8.0 avg / 10

Scott Co. Central School District

School District · Sikeston, Missouri

Students: 287
Teachers (FTE): 30

Avg Rating

8.0

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,540

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.6:1

How this district compares

Missouri rank

#24 of 461

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.7

above Missouri avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,540

+$3,018 vs Missouri median

District size

287 students

Smaller than Missouri median

About Scott Co. Central

Scott Co. Central is a Sikeston, Missouri school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 287 students with a student-teacher ratio of 9.6:1. The district invests $15,540 per student annually.

With an average rating of 8.0/10, Scott Co. Central is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Scott Co. Central Elem., which has a composite score of 8.4/10.

In standardized testing, Scott Co. Central students show an average math proficiency of 28.3% and ELA proficiency of 32.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Scott Co. Central, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.3%
School
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N/A
ELA Proficiency 32.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Scott Co. Central with test data.

Schools in Scott Co. Central

2 schools

District Details

State
Missouri
City
Sikeston
Total Enrollment
287
Teachers (FTE)
30
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Scott Co. Central?

Scott Co. Central has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Scott Co. Central?

The average composite rating for Scott Co. Central is 8.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Scott Co. Central?

Scott Co. Central spends $15,540 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Scott Co. Central?

The average student-teacher ratio in Scott Co. Central is 9.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Scott Co. Central?

Scott Co. Central Elem. is the highest-rated school in Scott Co. Central with a composite score of 8.4/10.

What are the test scores in Scott Co. Central?

Across schools in Scott Co. Central with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 32.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
8.0/10
Math Proficiency
28.3%
ELA Proficiency
32.0%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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