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#1331 of 2,221 schools in MO
Carthage 6th Grade Center
Middle School · Carthage R-ix · Carthage, MO
A Carthage R-ix middle school serving grades 6th – 6th.
714 S MAIN, Carthage, MO 64836
- Math 39% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MO 42% (2025)
- 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carthage 6th Grade Center score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 37% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carthage 6th Grade Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 74Very Walkable
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,466/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carthage), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,775
Median home value
$157,700
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
23.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64836; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Carthage R-ix
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $12,082NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carthage 6th Grade Center is listed in CARTHAGE R-IX; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carthage 6th Grade Center
Carthage 6th Grade Center is a public middle school in Carthage, MO, part of Carthage R-ix, serving approximately 393 students in grades 6th-6th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,331 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carthage 6th Grade Center
What grades does Carthage 6th Grade Center serve?
Carthage 6th Grade Center serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Carthage 6th Grade Center?
Carthage 6th Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carthage 6th Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Carthage 6th Grade Center is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carthage 6th Grade Center rank in MO?
Carthage 6th Grade Center ranks #1,331 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Carthage 6th Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Carthage 6th Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carthage 6th Grade Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carthage 6th Grade Center has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Carthage 6th Grade Center a charter school?
No, Carthage 6th Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carthage 6th Grade Center a Title I school?
No, Carthage 6th Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carthage 6th Grade Center?
68.4% of students at Carthage 6th Grade Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (417) 359-7016
- Area population (ZIP 64836)
- 25,727
- Area average commute
- 18.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64836; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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