Carthage R-IX School District

The Carthage R-IX School District is located in Carthage, MO and includes 9 schools that serve 4,135 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Carthage R-IX School District spends $7,351 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 66% on instruction, 31% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Carthage R-IX School District has 15 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the MO state average being 14 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Carthage R-IX School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 5% in 2008.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Carthage R-IX School District, 13% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Carthage R-IX School District serves 12% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.