Carthage R-ix School District
School District · Carthage, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,082
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,082
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Carthage R-ix?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Carthage R-ix as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Carthage Intermediate Center
Carthage · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carthage Jr. High
Carthage · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant Valley Elem.
Carthage · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#345 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,082
$445 vs Missouri median
District size
5,062 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Carthage R-ix ranks #345 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Carthage R-ix's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Carthage Intermediate Center (7.6/10), Carthage Jr. High (7.3/10), and Pleasant Valley Elem. (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 71% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Carthage R-ix schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Carthage R-ix
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carthage Intermediate Center | 7.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Carthage Jr. High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Pleasant Valley Elem. | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Carthage 6th Grade Center | 5.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Steadley Elem. | 5.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Fairview Elem. | 5.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Mark Twain Elem. | 5.3 / 10 |
| 8 | Columbian Elem. | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Carthage High School | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Carthage R-ix
Carthage R-ix is a Carthage, Missouri school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,062 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $12,082 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Carthage R-ix demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Carthage Intermediate Center, which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Carthage R-ix students show an average math proficiency of 45.3% and ELA proficiency of 45.8%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Carthage R-ix, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Carthage R-ix with test data.
Schools in Carthage R-ix
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Carthage
- Total Enrollment
- 5,062
- Teachers (FTE)
- 382
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Carthage R-ix?
Carthage R-ix has 10 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Carthage R-ix?
The average composite rating for Carthage R-ix is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Carthage R-ix?
Carthage R-ix spends $12,082 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Carthage R-ix?
The average student-teacher ratio in Carthage R-ix is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Carthage R-ix?
Carthage Intermediate Center is the highest-rated school in Carthage R-ix with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Carthage R-ix?
Across schools in Carthage R-ix with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 45.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Carthage R-ix compare to other districts in Missouri?
Carthage R-ix has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 10 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 45.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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