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#1659 of 2,221 schools in MO
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle
Middle School · East Carter Co. R-ii · Ellsinore, MO
A middle school in Ellsinore, MO serving grades 6th – 8th.
24 S HERREN AVE, Ellsinore, MO 63937
- Math 40% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Carter Co. R-ii Middle score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2021, to 39% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Carter Co. R-ii 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated759/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,179
Median home value
$215,900
Median rent
$682/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63937; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
East Carter Co. R-ii
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,742NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle is listed in EAST CARTER CO. R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Carter Co. R-ii Middle
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle is a public middle school in Ellsinore, MO, part of East Carter Co. R-ii, serving approximately 139 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,659 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Carter Co. R-ii Middle
What grades does East Carter Co. R-ii Middle serve?
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend East Carter Co. R-ii Middle?
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Carter Co. R-ii Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Carter Co. R-ii Middle is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Carter Co. R-ii Middle rank in MO?
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle ranks #1,659 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is East Carter Co. R-ii Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
East Carter Co. R-ii 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 East Carter Co. R-ii Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Carter Co. R-ii Middle has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is East Carter Co. R-ii Middle a charter school?
No, East Carter Co. R-ii Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Carter Co. R-ii Middle a Title I school?
No, East Carter Co. R-ii Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Carter Co. R-ii Middle?
64.7% of students at East Carter Co. R-ii 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
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Carter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (573) 322-5420
- Area population (ZIP 63937)
- 2,589
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 · 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 63937; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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