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, providing a crucial transition period for young adolescents.

Carthage Junior High has consistently ranked in the top 50% of Missouri middle schools over the past 3 years, with a current ranking of 189 out of 451 schools. The school outperforms the state average in mathematics and Algebra I proficiency for 7th and 8th grade students, but lags behind in English Language Arts. Carthage 6th Grade Center, on the other hand, outperforms the state average in 6th grade mathematics proficiency but underperforms in 6th grade English Language Arts.

Both schools face challenges, such as higher-than-average chronic absenteeism rates and significantly higher free and reduced lunch rates compared to the state average. Carthage 6th Grade Center spends more per student than Carthage Junior High, which may indicate a focus on supporting the unique needs of 6th grade students during the critical transition to middle school. Overall, the data suggests a need to address equity considerations and ensure consistent academic achievement across all subject areas in the Carthage R-Ix district.