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#1654 of 2,221 schools in MO
Caruthersville Middle
Middle School · Caruthersville 18 · Caruthersville, MO
A Caruthersville 18 middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1705 WARD AVE, Caruthersville, MO 63830
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 21% vs MO 42% (2025)
- 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Caruthersville Middle score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Caruthersville Middle 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,952/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Caruthersville), 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
$36,576
Median home value
$136,300
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Caruthersville 18
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,797NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Caruthersville Middle is listed in CARUTHERSVILLE 18; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Caruthersville Middle
Caruthersville Middle is a public middle school in Caruthersville, MO, part of Caruthersville 18, serving approximately 181 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,654 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Caruthersville Middle
What grades does Caruthersville Middle serve?
Caruthersville Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Caruthersville Middle?
Caruthersville Middle has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Caruthersville Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Caruthersville Middle is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Caruthersville Middle rank in MO?
Caruthersville Middle ranks #1,654 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Caruthersville Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Caruthersville Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Caruthersville Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Caruthersville Middle has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Caruthersville Middle a charter school?
No, Caruthersville Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Caruthersville Middle a Title I school?
No, Caruthersville Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Caruthersville Middle?
100.0% of students at Caruthersville Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Pemiscot County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.7%
- Phone
- (573) 333-6100
- Area population (ZIP 63830)
- 6,315
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 63830; 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, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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