Caruthersville 18 School District
School District · Caruthersville, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,797
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,797
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Caruthersville 18?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Caruthersville 18 as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
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Caruthersville High
Caruthersville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Caruthersville Middle
Caruthersville · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Caruthersville Elementary
Caruthersville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#414 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,797
$730 vs Missouri median
District size
931 students
Larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Caruthersville 18 ranks #414 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Caruthersville 18's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Caruthersville High (5.6/10), Caruthersville Middle (5.1/10), and Caruthersville Elementary (4.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Caruthersville 18
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Caruthersville High | 5.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Caruthersville Middle | 5.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Caruthersville Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Caruthersville 18
Caruthersville 18 is a Caruthersville, Missouri school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 931 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The district invests $11,797 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Caruthersville 18 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Caruthersville High, which has a composite score of 5.6/10.
In standardized testing, Caruthersville 18 students show an average math proficiency of 28.5% and ELA proficiency of 37.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Caruthersville 18, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Caruthersville 18 with test data.
Schools in Caruthersville 18
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Caruthersville
- Total Enrollment
- 931
- Teachers (FTE)
- 75
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Caruthersville 18?
Caruthersville 18 has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Caruthersville 18?
The average composite rating for Caruthersville 18 is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Caruthersville 18?
Caruthersville 18 spends $11,797 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Caruthersville 18?
The average student-teacher ratio in Caruthersville 18 is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Caruthersville 18?
Caruthersville High is the highest-rated school in Caruthersville 18 with a composite score of 5.6/10.
What are the test scores in Caruthersville 18?
Across schools in Caruthersville 18 with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Caruthersville 18 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Caruthersville 18 has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 3 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 28.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 37.3%
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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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