Middle Schools in Carthage R-Ix

The Carthage R-Ix school district in Missouri is home to two middle schools: Carthage Junior High and Carthage 6th Grade Center. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and have some notable differences in their academic performance and student demographics.

Carthage 6th Grade Center stands out for its exceptional Mathematics proficiency, with 51.1% of 6th-grade students scoring proficient or better on the MAP assessment, significantly higher than the state average of 43.7%. In contrast, Carthage Junior High shines in Algebra I, with an impressive 86.3% proficiency rate among 8th-grade students, far exceeding the district and state averages. While Carthage Junior High has a more diverse student population, with 45.61% Hispanic and 50.13% White students, Carthage 6th Grade Center has a higher percentage of White students at 56.82%.

Both schools face similar challenges, with high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 64.36% at Carthage Junior High to 67.13% at Carthage 6th Grade Center. However, the higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio at Carthage 6th Grade Center may be contributing to its stronger performance in Mathematics. Overall, the Carthage R-Ix district is home to two middle schools with distinct strengths and areas for improvement, providing parents with options to consider when choosing the best educational path for their children.