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5.4 avg / 10

Southland C-9 School District

School District · Cardwell, Missouri

Students: 242
Teachers (FTE): 20

Avg Rating

5.4

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,289

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.1:1

How this district compares

Missouri rank

#386 of 461

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.9

below Missouri avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,289

+$1,767 vs Missouri median

District size

242 students

Smaller than Missouri median

About Southland C-9

Southland C-9 is a Cardwell, Missouri school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 242 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.1:1. The district invests $14,289 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.4/10, Southland C-9 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Southland High, which has a composite score of 6.6/10.

In standardized testing, Southland C-9 students show an average math proficiency of 17.6% and ELA proficiency of 22.2%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Southland C-9, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 17.6%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 22.2%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Southland C-9 with test data.

Schools in Southland C-9

2 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Southland Elem.
4.2
High Schools 1
Southland High
6.6

District Details

State
Missouri
City
Cardwell
Total Enrollment
242
Teachers (FTE)
20
Child Poverty Rate
0.4%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Southland C-9?

Southland C-9 has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Southland C-9?

The average composite rating for Southland C-9 is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Southland C-9?

Southland C-9 spends $14,289 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Southland C-9?

The average student-teacher ratio in Southland C-9 is 12.1:1.

What is the top-rated school in Southland C-9?

Southland High is the highest-rated school in Southland C-9 with a composite score of 6.6/10.

What are the test scores in Southland C-9?

Across schools in Southland C-9 with test data, the average math proficiency is 17.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.2%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.4/10
Math Proficiency
17.6%
ELA Proficiency
22.2%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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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