East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School

24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 139 students in grades 6-8, East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School's student population of 139 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
139 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1001 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
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8%
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Black
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15%
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White
94%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.11
This chart displays the diversity score of East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School's ranking?
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School is ranked #1001 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School?
139 students attend East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School students are White, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School?
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School offer ?
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School part of?
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School is part of East Carter County R-II School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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