Scott Co. Middle

SCOTT CO. MIDDLE is a regular public middle school located in Benton, Missouri, in the heart of Scott County’s rural landscape. Serving students from sixth to eighth grade, this school has an enrollment of 196 students and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1 with 16 full-time equivalent teachers.

Academically, SCOTT CO. MIDDLE is currently ranked in the lower half of Missouri’s schools at number 1715 out of 2234, placing it in the 23rd percentile statewide. The school’s MySchoolScout Rating reflects this with a score of 4.1/10 and an academic performance rating of 3.1/10.

Test results show that 28% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 24% meet proficiency standards in Math. While these scores indicate room for improvement in academics, the dedicated teachers at SCOTT CO. MIDDLE work hard to support their students’ development and growth.

The school’s rural setting offers a close-knit community environment where parents are actively involved and supportive of their children’s education.

With an enrollment of 196 students, Scott Co. Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

While current test scores at Scott Co. Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

Located in a rural area, Scott Co. Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.