Scott City R-I

The Scott City R-I school district in Missouri consists of three schools: Scott City Elementary, Scott City High, and Scott City Middle. The district serves a population with significant economic challenges, as evidenced by the high free and reduced lunch rates, particularly at the elementary school.

Scott City Middle School stands out as the top performer in the district, consistently ranking in the top 100 middle schools in Missouri over the past three school years and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Scott City Elementary and Scott City High have lower statewide rankings and ratings, with the elementary school lagging behind the district and state averages in both mathematics and English language arts.

Despite the challenges faced by the district, Scott City High School has reported a 100% four-year graduation rate for the 2023-2024 school year, an impressive achievement. However, the district as a whole struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, which may be a contributing factor to the academic performance of the schools and an area that requires further investigation and targeted interventions.