D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Scott Co. Central Elem.

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School
📍 20794 US HWY 61, Sikeston, MO 63801
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 26th percentile in Missouri
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

49
Repit Score
out of 100
166
Students
enrolled
9.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%26/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 44% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +1 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−20 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−18 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%35%reading -17 pts, math -11 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income27%22%reading -5 pts, math -4 pts27th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 20794 US HWY 61
City Sikeston
ZIP Code 63801
District 2921420
NCES School ID 292142001176
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 63801

Understanding the community around Scott Co. Central Elem. helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,026
Per Capita Income $30,724
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.0%
High School or Higher 86.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $141,500
Median Rent $811
Owner-Occupied 64.8%
Renter-Occupied 35.2%
View full data for ZIP 63801 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Scott Co. Central Elem..

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 58.4%
Female 41.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 76.5%
Black 11.5%
Two or More Races 10.2%
Hispanic/Latino 1.2%
Asian 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 166
Teachers (FTE) 16.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 9.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Scott Co. Central Elem.?
Scott Co. Central Elem. has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Scott Co. Central Elem.?
Scott Co. Central Elem. has 166 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1.
What grades does Scott Co. Central Elem. serve?
Scott Co. Central Elem. serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Scott Co. Central Elem. receive per student?
Scott Co. Central Elem. receives $15,084 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Scott Co. Central Elem. in 63801 ▼
Avg Home Value
$158,344
Avg Monthly Rent
$846
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
35.2%

Other Schools in 63801

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026