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East Carter County R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 698 students in East Carter County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in East Carter County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
698 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Carter County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#104 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,019 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,625 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,019
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,625
$14,008
Best East Carter County R-II School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Carter Co. R-ii Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5325
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5325
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
East Carter Co. R-ii High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5653
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5653
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
East Carter Co. R-ii Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24 S Herren Ave
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5420
Ellsinore, MO 63937
(573) 322-5420
Gr: 6-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Carter County R-II School District?
East Carter County R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 698 students.
What is the rank of East Carter County R-II School District?
East Carter County R-II School District is ranked #91 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Carter County R-II School District?
94% of East Carter County R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Carter County R-II School District?
East Carter County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is East Carter County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,625 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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