Summary:
The Caruthersville 18 school district in Missouri has only one middle school, Caruthersville Middle, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 181 students. Based on the available data, Caruthersville Middle appears to be a struggling school, consistently ranking in the bottom quartile of all Missouri middle schools over the past few years.
Academically, Caruthersville Middle's proficiency rates on the MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests are significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's 6th grade math proficiency rate was 11.7%, compared to the state average of 45.5%. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) and science proficiency rates are also alarmingly low. Additionally, Caruthersville Middle has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.4%, which is much higher than the state average.
Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $11,278 and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.5, its academic performance remains poor. This suggests that the school may face significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the fact that 100% of its students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Addressing these multifaceted issues will likely require a comprehensive and targeted approach to improve student outcomes at Caruthersville Middle.
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