CARUTHERSVILLE MIDDLE

CARUTHERSVILLE 18
1705 WARD AVE
CARUTHERSVILLE, MO 63830
188 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Caruthersville Middle School is a public educational institution located in Caruthersville, Missouri, serving students within the Caruthersville School District 18. As a middle school, it focuses on the developmental needs of students in the transitional years between elementary and high school, providing a curriculum designed to prepare them for secondary education. The school is situated on Ward Avenue, serving as a central hub for the local community's middle-grade learners.

The school operates under the umbrella of the Caruthersville School District, which emphasizes academic growth, student engagement, and community involvement. While specific extracurricular offerings and academic performance metrics can vary by year, the district aims to provide a supportive environment that fosters both personal development and scholastic achievement. For families and community members seeking the most current information—including academic calendars, school policies, and contact details for staff—the district’s official website at http://www.cps18.org serves as the primary resource.
188
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
10.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
106.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    89 (47.3 %)
  • White
    71 (37.8 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (10.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    8 (4.3 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CARUTHERSVILLE 18
Phone: (573)333-6100
Website: http://WWW.CPS18.ORG
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 188
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 10.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 200
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 58
Grade 7 65
Grade 8 65
Gender Ratio