Top Rankings
Carthage R-IX School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,102 students in Carthage R-IX School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Carthage R-IX School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
5,102 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
387 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Carthage R-IX School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#287 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.49
# American Indian Students
26 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,238 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
44%
8%
# Black Students
37 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,613 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
51%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
21 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
139 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
204
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
399
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
296
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
363
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
361
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
400
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
360
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
354
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
382
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
422
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
421
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
403
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
384
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
353
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,058 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,544 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$67 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$64 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,058
$15,159
Spending / Student
$12,544
$13,980
Best Carthage R-IX School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
652 County Rd 180
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7085
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7085
Grades: PK-3
| 164 students
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1435 S Main
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7080
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7080
Grades: K-3
| 183 students
Rank: #33.
Carthage High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2600 South River
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7020
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,561 students
Rank: #44.
Steadley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1814 W Fir Rd
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7065
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7065
Grades: K-3
| 378 students
Rank: #55.
Carthage Jr. High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
827 E. Centennial
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7050
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7050
Grades: 7-8
| 804 students
Rank: #66.
Carthage 6th Grade Center
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 S Main
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7016
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7016
Grades: 6
| 354 students
Rank: #77.
Carthage Intermediate Center
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2851 S. Chapel
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7246
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7246
Grades: 4-5
| 760 students
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1201 E Fairview
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7070
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7070
Grades: K-3
| 402 students
Rank: #99.
Columbian Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Macon
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7060
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7060
Grades: K-3
| 376 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carthage Technical Ctr.
Vocational School
1100 E. Airport Drive
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7026
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 359-7026
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
625 E. Fairview
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 758-0898
Carthage, MO 64836
(417) 758-0898
Grades: PK
| 120 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Carthage R-IX School District?
Carthage R-IX School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,102 students.
What is the rank of Carthage R-IX School District?
Carthage R-IX School District is ranked #297 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage R-IX School District?
51% of Carthage R-IX School District students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Carthage R-IX School District?
Carthage R-IX School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Carthage R-IX School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,544 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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