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#2044 of 2,221 schools in MO

Scotland Co. Elem.

Elementary School · Scotland Co. R-i · Memphis, MO

A Scotland Co. R-i elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

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

  • Math 36% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-5.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.4% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.8% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-11.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile20th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.8:1
District spending per student$14,086
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Scotland Co. Elem. score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency36%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
36%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Scotland Co. Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,096

Median home value

$142,600

Median rent

$499/mo

College educated

16.7%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63555; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Scotland Co. R-i

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$14,086NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Scotland Co. Elem. is listed in SCOTLAND CO. R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Scotland Co. Elem.

Scotland Co. Elem. is a public elementary school in Memphis, MO, part of Scotland Co. R-i, serving approximately 274 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio.

It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,044 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Scotland Co. Elem.

What grades does Scotland Co. Elem. serve?

Scotland Co. Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Scotland Co. Elem.?

Scotland Co. Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 274 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Scotland Co. Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Scotland Co. Elem. is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Scotland Co. Elem. rank in MO?

Scotland Co. Elem. ranks #2,044 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Scotland Co. Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Scotland Co. Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Scotland Co. Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Scotland Co. Elem. has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Scotland Co. Elem. a charter school?

No, Scotland Co. Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Scotland Co. Elem. a Title I school?

No, Scotland Co. Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scotland Co. Elem.?

46.4% of students at Scotland Co. Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
274
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Scotland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 63555)
3,193
Area median age
36.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63555; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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