Top Rankings
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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 931 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.
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 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
931 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Caruthersville 18 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 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
0.64
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
45%
15%
% White
39%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,834 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,907 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,834
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,907
$13,908
Best Caruthersville 18 School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Caruthersville High 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
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Caruthersville Elementary 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
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Caruthersville Middle 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
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Caruthersville 18 School District?
Caruthersville 18 School District manages 3 public schools serving 931 students.
What is the rank of Caruthersville 18 School District?
Caruthersville 18 School District is ranked #530 out of 553 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, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Caruthersville 18 School District?
Caruthersville 18 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Caruthersville 18 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,907 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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