Enrollment
195
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Benton, MO
Scott Co. Middle
Federal NCES profile for Scott Co. Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290489002703
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scott Co. Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Scott Co. Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Co. Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Benton, MO.
School address
District: Scott Co. R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290489002703 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Scott Co. Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Scott Co. Middle
Scott Co. Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Benton, Missouri, enrolling 195 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.4% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 195 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 342 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #190.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 15/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 195 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Scott Co. R-Iv spends $10,095 per pupil, 22% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 57 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 195 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Scott Co. R-Iv also operates Scott Co. Elem. (410 students) and Thomas W. Kelly High (297 students) alongside Scott Co. Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Scott Co. Middle compares
Scott Co. Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.5:1 | ▼ 10% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 34% in Missouri - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,095
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 195 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.6, Scott Co. Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scott Co. R-Iv, which includes Scott Co. Middle.
$10,095
Per student
-22%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-39%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 41.4%
State 37.3%
Federal 21.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Scott Co. Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Co. Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas W. Kelly High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scott Co. Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 297
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Scott Co. Middle
How many students attend Scott Co. Middle?
Scott Co. Middle has 195 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Benton, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scott Co. Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Scott Co. Middle is 11.5:1, which is 10% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scott Co. Middle?
37.4% of students at Scott Co. Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scott Co. Middle?
The largest demographic group at Scott Co. Middle is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Benton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scott Co. Middle?
Scott Co. Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Scott Co. Middle rank among public schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Scott Co. Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Benton, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Benton on the city page.
Is Scott Co. Middle a good school?
Scott Co. Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Scott Co. R-Iv?
Besides Scott Co. Middle, Scott Co. R-Iv also operates Scott Co. Elem. (410 students) and Thomas W. Kelly High (297 students). See the Scott Co. R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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