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 2024-25 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,092 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 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Carthage R-IX School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.50
# American Indian Students
34 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,286 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
8%
# Black Students
38 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,543 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
50%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
25 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
140 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
201
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
392
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
358
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
300
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
348
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
370
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
402
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
359
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
367
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
385
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
435
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
415
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
393
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
367
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,083 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,569 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Carthage R-IX School District?
Carthage R-IX School District manages 11 public schools serving 5,092 students.
What is the rank of Carthage R-IX School District?
Carthage R-IX School District is ranked #324 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
50% of Carthage R-IX School District students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 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 $12,569 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 11 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,092 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 30% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
