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Carthage Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 597 students

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

300 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
47%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

301 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
53%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

298 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
55%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

300 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
49%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

296 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
41%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students56%
Female62%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch47%
Students with disabilities32%
Limited English proficient students20%

Math

All Students61%
Female67%
Male55%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
White68%
Free or reduced-price lunch51%
Students with disabilities32%
Limited English proficient students31%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students47%
Female53%
Male39%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
White53%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient students18%

Math

All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
White63%
Free or reduced-price lunch45%
Students with disabilities7%
Limited English proficient students27%

Science

All Students40%
Female39%
Male42%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic23%
White47%
Free or reduced-price lunch26%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient students13%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

104 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
86%
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students97%
Female97%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White99%
Free or reduced-price lunch95%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 77% 76%
Hispanic 20% 4%
Black 2% 18%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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714 South Main
Carthage, MO 64836
Phone: (417) 359-7050

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