Carthage Intermediate Center

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Carthage Intermediate Center ranks 539 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carthage Intermediate Center is a public elementary school serving grades 4-5 in the Carthage R-IX school district in Carthage, Missouri. With 772 students, the school has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and its performance has been relatively consistent over the past few years.

Carthage Intermediate Center's student performance on state assessments is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in 5th grade subjects. The school's proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts are lower than the state and district averages, and its 5th grade Science performance is significantly below the state average. The school performs relatively well in serving its Hispanic and English Language Learner student populations, but struggles with its Special Education, Disabled, and Gifted and Talented students. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, which are above the state average, and a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Compared to nearby schools within the same district, Carthage Intermediate Center's performance is generally lower than schools like Pleasant Valley Elementary and Steadley Elementary, which have higher rankings and student performance. However, the school outperforms some other nearby schools, such as Columbian Elementary, Mark Twain Elementary, and Fairview Elementary, which have lower rankings and student performance. The school's investment in resources and its relatively strong performance in serving its Hispanic and English Language Learner populations suggest areas of potential improvement and focus.

Detail:

Public 4-5

2851 S. Chapel
Carthage, MO 64836-2512

(417) 359-7246

District: Carthage R-Ix

SchoolDigger Rank:
539^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,598

Students who attend Carthage Intermediate Center usually attend:

Middle:	Carthage Junior High
High:	Carthage High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.5

Number of students: 725

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.9%

Hispanic:

45.7%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carthage Intermediate Center ranks worse than 59.5% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.37. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Carthage Intermediate Center has the largest elementary school student body size in the Carthage R-Ix School District. Racial makeup is: White (49.9%), Hispanic (45.7%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carthage Intermediate Center is 13.5. 4 elementary schools in the Carthage R-Ix School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Carthage Intermediate Center employs 53.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carthage Intermediate Center is $9,598. 5 elementary schools in the Carthage R-Ix School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carthage Intermediate Center:

SchoolDigger ranks Carthage Intermediate Center 539^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Carthage Intermediate Center in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Gifted and Talented students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Carthage R-Ix:

SchoolDigger ranks Carthage R-Ix 176^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carthage Intermediate Center

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Rank History for all students at Carthage Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	39.12	573^rd	901	36.4%
2022	41.81	539^th	908	40.6%
2023	44.25	519^th	898	42.2%
2024	42.37	539^th	906	40.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carthage Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2022	43.17	26^th	52	50.0%
2023	45.50	20^th	50	60.0%
2024	45.73	21^st	54	61.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Carthage Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	28.63	86^th	107	19.6%
2024	36.12	70^th	101	30.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carthage Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	19.22	789^th	887	11.0%
2019	25.78	772^nd	907	14.9%
2021	52.92	222^nd	574	61.3%
2022	50.50	215^th	532	59.6%
2023	61.23	173^rd	611	71.7%
2024	58.94	196^th	625	68.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Carthage Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	41.18	168^th	251	33.1%
2019	41.02	186^th	302	38.4%
2021	29.18	65^th	81	19.8%
2022	35.37	80^th	103	22.3%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carthage Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	45.76	53^rd	70	24.3%
2019	56.21	51^st	91	44.0%
2023	51.64	10^th	13	23.1%
2024	46.41	8^th	11	27.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carthage Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	7.93	103^rd	105	1.9%
2019	16.40	112^th	120	6.7%
2021	65.69	6^th	42	85.7%
2022	44.20	20^th	45	55.6%
2023	48.38	10^th	40	75.0%
2024	54.35	14^th	45	68.9%

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Rank History for White students at Carthage Intermediate Center

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	29.95	659^th	898	26.6%
2019	36.59	608^th	917	33.7%
2021	40.77	414^th	691	40.1%
2022	48.38	345^th	675	48.9%
2023	56.52	286^th	673	57.5%
2024	46.08	355^th	668	46.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Carthage Intermediate Center

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	429	17	3	152	4	n/a	n/a	605
2011	436	15	1	169	6	0	0	627
2012	454	21	1	207	5	2	5	695
2013	471	21	1	207	6	3	14	723
2014	447	20	4	205	8	1	17	702
2015	408	11	3	228	6	1	16	673
2016	410	17	3	250	4	2	15	701
2017	410	13	4	273	4	5	21	730
2018	419	8	3	305	3	5	25	768
2019	432	6	4	323	5	3	22	795
2020	449	4	3	317	1	2	25	801
2021	384	4	2	310	5	6	10	721
2022	396	1	4	336	5	3	15	760
2023	368	3	3	369	5	4	20	772
2024	362	5	1	331	9	0	17	725

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carthage Intermediate Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	605	35.4	17.0	61.3
2011	627	36.3	17.2	57.3
2012	695	40.8	17.0	61.7
2013	723	42.7	16.9	61.8
2014	702	43.8	16.0	65.2
2015	673	46.0	14.6	67.9
2016	701	46.0	15.2	67.6
2017	730	48.6	14.9	69.7
2018	768	49.8	15.4	71.1
2019	795	51.9	15.2	62.4
2020	801	55.5	14.4	66
2021	721	53.1	13.5	58.5
2022	760	54.6	13.9	60.8
2023	772	54.8	14.0	71.9
2024	725	53.5	13.5	70.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carthage Intermediate Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	605	35.4	17.0	61.3
2011	627	36.3	17.2	57.3
2012	695	40.8	17.0	61.7
2013	723	42.7	16.9	61.8
2014	702	43.8	16.0	65.2
2015	673	46.0	14.6	67.9
2016	701	46.0	15.2	67.6
2017	730	48.6	14.9	69.7
2018	768	49.8	15.4	71.1
2019	795	51.9	15.2	62.4
2020	801	55.5	14.4	66
2021	721	53.1	13.5	58.5
2022	760	54.6	13.9	60.8
2023	772	54.8	14.0	71.9
2024	725	53.5	13.5	70.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carthage Intermediate Center

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$501 (6.2%)	$7,550 (93.8%)	$8,051
2020	$523 (6.0%)	$8,130 (93.9%)	$8,654
2021	$2,235 (23.6%)	$7,228 (76.4%)	$9,463
2022	$501 (5.2%)	$9,097 (94.8%)	$9,598

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Carthage Intermediate Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Carthage Intermediate Center)	27.3	36.9	9.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carthage R-Ix)	27.3	36.9	9.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Carthage Intermediate Center)	30.3	31.3	1%
5th Grade Science (Carthage R-Ix)	30.3	31.3	1%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage Intermediate Center)	36.4	38.1	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Carthage R-Ix)	36.4	38.1	1.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44.1	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	795	772	2.9%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	5	5
Asian	4	3	25%
Hispanic	323	369	14.2%
Pacific Islander	3	4	33.3%
White	432	368	14.8%
Two or More Races	22	20	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.4%	71.9%	9.5%

Schools Near Carthage Intermediate Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carthage Intermediate Center	Public	4-5	2851 S. Chapel	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 359-7246	725	54	13.5	70.9%	362 (49.9%)	5 (0.7%)	331 (45.7%)	1 (0.1%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (2.3%)	42.4	539^th of 906 public elementary schools	40.5%		44.3	519^th of 898 public elementary schools	42.2%	20		45.3	31.3	30.0		44.3	31.8	$9,598	$501	$9,097
Steadley Elementary	Public	K-3	1814 W Fir Rd	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 359-7065	350	24	14.6	55.1%	246 (70.3%)	2 (0.6%)	65 (18.6%)	4 (1.1%)	7 (2.0%)	5 (1.4%)	21 (6.0%)								(n/a)	60.3				44.6			$10,633	$733	$9,900
Early Childhood And Pat Center	Public	PK	625 E. Fairview	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(417) 758-0898	112	9	12.3	50.9%	64 (57.1%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (35.7%)	1 (0.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.4%)								(n/a)
Columbian Elementary	Public	K-3	1015 W Macon	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 359-7060	378	33	11.6	85.2%	119 (31.5%)	1 (0.3%)	247 (65.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.3%)								(n/a)	31.4				27.7			$11,255	$731	$10,524
Mark Twain Elementary	Public	K-3	1435 S Main	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 359-7080	169	15	11.4	65.7%	99 (58.6%)	2 (1.2%)	56 (33.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (6.5%)								(n/a)					55.2			$12,349	$857	$11,492
Fairview Elementary	Public	K-3	1201 E Fairview	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 359-7070	411	35	11.6	74.0%	151 (36.7%)	1 (0.2%)	246 (59.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	9 (2.2%)								(n/a)	43.8				28.0			$11,187	$851	$10,336
Pleasant Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	652 County Rd 180	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 359-7085	158	9	16.9	65.8%	98 (62.0%)	1 (0.6%)	45 (28.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	10 (6.3%)								(n/a)								$12,441	$415	$12,026
Carterville Elementary	Public	K-4	210 E Hall	Carterville	64835	Jasper County	Webb City R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 673-6080	243	16	14.7	56.0%	203 (83.5%)	2 (0.8%)	18 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	17 (7.0%)	71.3	240^th of 906 public elementary schools	73.5%		86.3	93^rd of 898 public elementary schools	89.6%	147		50.0			53.3	56.0		$10,528	$649	$9,878
Webster Primary Center	Public	1-2	700 N Main	Webb City	64870	Jasper County	Webb City R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 673-6060	363	25	14.5	60.6%	269 (74.1%)	10 (2.8%)	37 (10.2%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.4%)	2 (0.6%)	39 (10.7%)								(n/a)								$8,080	$679	$7,401
Madge T. James Kind. Center	Public	K	211 W Aylor	Webb City	64870	Jasper County	Webb City R-Vii	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 673-6075	188	14	13.4	55.3%	129 (68.6%)	3 (1.6%)	26 (13.8%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (2.1%)	24 (12.8%)								(n/a)								$9,153	$569	$8,585

Frequently Asked Questions about Carthage Intermediate Center

What is the racial makeup of Carthage Intermediate Center?

Students at Carthage Intermediate Center are 50% White, 46% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Carthage Intermediate Center attend?

Students who attend Carthage Intermediate Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Carthage Junior High
High : Carthage High School

What district is Carthage Intermediate Center in?

Carthage R-Ix

How many students attend Carthage Intermediate Center?

In the 2023-24 school year, 725 students attended Carthage Intermediate Center.

Is Carthage Intermediate Center a good school?

Carthage Intermediate Center ranks 539^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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