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Caruthersville 18 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 942 students in Caruthersville 18 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Caruthersville 18 School District have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
942 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Caruthersville 18 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#529 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
43 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
426 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
45%
15%
# White Students
370 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
39%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
99 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
49
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
78
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
68
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
67
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
67
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
75
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
55
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,695 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,779 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,695
$15,071
Spending / Student
$10,779
$13,899
Best Caruthersville 18 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caruthersville High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students
Rank: #22.
Caruthersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
Caruthersville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1705 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caruthersville 18 School District?
Caruthersville 18 School District manages 3 public schools serving 942 students.
What is the rank of Caruthersville 18 School District?
Caruthersville 18 School District is ranked #535 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Caruthersville 18 School District?
45% of Caruthersville 18 School District students are Black, 39% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caruthersville 18 School District?
Caruthersville 18 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Caruthersville 18 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,779 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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