Very Good
#780 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 35% in state
Scott Co. Middle
Middle School · Scott Co. R-iv · Benton, MO
A Scott Co. R-iv middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4035 STATE HWY 77, Benton, MO 63736
- Math 37% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Scott Co. Middle score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 35% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Scott Co. Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,045
Median home value
$168,600
Median rent
$877/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63736; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Scott Co. R-iv
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $10,798NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Scott Co. Middle is listed in SCOTT CO. R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Scott Co. Middle
Scott Co. Middle is a public middle school in Benton, MO, part of Scott Co. R-iv, serving approximately 196 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #780 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Scott Co. Middle
What grades does Scott Co. Middle serve?
Scott Co. Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Scott Co. Middle?
Scott Co. Middle has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Co. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Co. Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Scott Co. Middle rank in MO?
Scott Co. Middle ranks #780 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Scott Co. Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Scott Co. Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Co. Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Scott Co. Middle has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Scott Co. Middle a charter school?
No, Scott Co. Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Scott Co. Middle a Title I school?
No, Scott Co. Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Scott Co. Middle?
53.6% of students at Scott Co. Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Scott County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.9%
- Phone
- (573) 545-3541
- Area population (ZIP 63736)
- 3,342
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.2
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 · 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 63736; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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