Carthage 6th Grade Center

714 S Main
Carthage, MO 64836
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 354 students in grades 6, Carthage 6th Grade Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carthage 6th Grade Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Carthage 6th Grade Center's student population of 354 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
This chart display gender of Carthage 6th Grade Center
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

School Rankings

Carthage 6th Grade Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carthage 6th Grade Center is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#1161 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
37%
37%
40%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
48%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
48%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carthage 6th Grade Center.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.
0.54
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carthage 6th Grade Center's ranking?
Carthage 6th Grade Center is ranked #1161 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Carthage 6th Grade Center?
354 students attend Carthage 6th Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Carthage 6th Grade Center students are Hispanic, 48% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carthage 6th Grade Center?
Carthage 6th Grade Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carthage 6th Grade Center offer ?
Carthage 6th Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Carthage 6th Grade Center part of?
Carthage 6th Grade Center is part of Carthage R-IX School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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