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Caruthersville 18 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 918 students in Caruthersville 18 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Caruthersville 18 School District have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
918 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caruthersville 18 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 72% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#533 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
72%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
46%
15%
% White
38%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,400 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,562 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,400
$17,244
Spending / Student
$15,562
$16,653
Best Caruthersville 18 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caruthersville High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Caruthersville Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Caruthersville Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caruthersville 18 School District?
Caruthersville 18 School District manages 3 public schools serving 918 students.
What is the rank of Caruthersville 18 School District?
Caruthersville 18 School District is ranked #540 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caruthersville 18 School District?
46% of Caruthersville 18 School District students are Black, 38% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caruthersville 18 School District?
Caruthersville 18 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Caruthersville 18 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,562 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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