For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 666 students in East Carter County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in East Carter County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
666 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
East Carter County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%

Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
136,377 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
628 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
94%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
34 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
17
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
56
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
60
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
60
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
51
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
48
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
42
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
58
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
43
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
37
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,500 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,183 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM

Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM

Revenue / Student
$10,500
$15,081

Spending / Student
$12,183
$13,908

Best East Carter County R-II School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5325
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5325
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5420
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5420
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
East Carter Co. R-ii High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5653
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5653
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Carter County R-II School District?
East Carter County R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 666 students.
What is the rank of East Carter County R-II School District?
East Carter County R-II School District is ranked #210 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in East Carter County R-II School District?
94% of East Carter County R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Carter County R-II School District?
East Carter County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is East Carter County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,183 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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