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#1061 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 48% in state
Scott City High
High School · Scott City R-i · Scott City, MO
A Scott City R-i high school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3000 MAIN ST, Scott City, MO 63780
- Math 35% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Scott City High score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2021, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Scott City High 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,126/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Scott City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,512
Median home value
$158,100
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63780; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 4.4 mi | 1,315 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Scott City R-i
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,401NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scott City High is listed in SCOTT CITY R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scott City High
Scott City High is a public high school in Scott City, MO, part of Scott City R-i, serving approximately 276 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,061 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scott City High
What grades does Scott City High serve?
Scott City High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Scott City High?
Scott City High has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott City High?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott City High is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scott City High rank in MO?
Scott City High ranks #1,061 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Scott City High's MySchoolScout rating?
Scott City High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Scott City High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott City High has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Scott City High a charter school?
No, Scott City High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scott City High a Title I school?
No, Scott City High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott City High?
43.8% of students at Scott City High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 276
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.3%
- Phone
- (573) 264-2131
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 63780)
- 6,155
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 / EdFacts · 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 63780; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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