Joplin Schools School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 17 public schools in Joplin Schools School District, serving 7,766 students. Joplin Schools School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Public schools in Joplin Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public schools in Joplin Schools School District are Stapleton Elementary School, Kelsey Norman Elementary School and Eastmorland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
School District Name | Joplin Schools School District |
School District Website | http://www.joplinschools.org |
School District Phone Number | (417) 625-5200 |
School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
# of Schools | 17 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
# of Students | 7,766 Students | 910,126 Students |
# of Teachers | 554 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Joplin Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 558 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 79% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #386 out of 559 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 49% |
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Graduation Rate | 79% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.47 |
# of American Indian Students | 142 Students | 3,422 Students |
% American Indian Students | 2% | n/a |
# of Asian Students | 101 Students | 18,342 Students |
% Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
# of Hispanic Students | 600 Students | 58,478 Students |
% Hispanic Students | 8% | 7% |
# of Black Students | 344 Students | 145,159 Students |
% Black Students | 4% | 16% |
# of White Students | 6,021 Students | 646,386 Students |
% White Students | 78% | 71% |
# of Hawaiian Students | 78 Students | 2,444 Students |
% of Hawaiian Students | 1% | n/a |
# of Two or more races Students | 480 Students | 35,895 Students |
% of Two or more races Students | 6% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
# of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 162 | 31,553 |
# of Students in Kindergarten: | 624 | 65,561 |
# of Students in 1st Grade: | 589 | 65,974 |
# of Students in 2nd Grade: | 568 | 66,807 |
# of Students in 3rd Grade: | 662 | 68,505 |
# of Students in 4th Grade: | 612 | 70,208 |
# of Students in 5th Grade: | 604 | 70,597 |
# of Students in 6th Grade: | 602 | 68,782 |
# of Students in 7th Grade: | 598 | 68,028 |
# of Students in 8th Grade: | 556 | 67,525 |
# of Students in 9th Grade: | 521 | 69,209 |
# of Students in 10th Grade: | 582 | 67,397 |
# of Students in 11th Grade: | 542 | 65,697 |
# of Students in 12th Grade: | 544 | 64,283 |
# of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,987 is higher than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,165 is less than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
Total Revenue | $85 MM | $6 MM |
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Spending | $79 MM | $6 MM |
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Revenue / Student | $10,987 | $10,923 |
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Revenue / Student | $10,165 | $10,831 |
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Joplin Schools School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Stapleton Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20%101 E 41st St10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5375
Grades: K-5 | 414 students
- Kelsey Norman Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20%1323 E 28th St10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5360
Grades: K-5 | 315 students
- Eastmorland Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50%1131 Highview10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5340
Grades: K-5 | 276 students
- Royal Heights Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:6/Top 50%2100 Rolla St10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5370
Grades: K-5 | 239 students
- Joplin High School Math: 39% | Reading: 48%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2104 Indiana Ave10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Grades: 9-12 | 2,189 students
- South Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 50%Rank:5/Bottom 50%900 E 50th St10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Grades: 6-8 | 564 students
- Jefferson Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%130 Mckinley10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5355
Grades: K-5 | 242 students
- West Central Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1001 W 7th St10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Grades: K-5 | 226 students
- North Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 41%Rank:3/Bottom 50%102 Gray10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Grades: 6-8 | 589 students
- Cecil Floyd Elementary School Math: 26% | Reading: 37%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2201 W 24th St10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5320
Grades: K-5 | 525 students
- East Middle School Math: 24% | Reading: 37%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4594 East 20th St10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Grades: 6-8 | 603 students
- Irving Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%2901 Mcclelland Blvd10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Grades: K-5 | 448 students
- Soaring Heights Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:2/Bottom 50%4604 East 20th St10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5330
Grades: K-5 | 385 students
- Columbia Elementary School Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:1/Bottom 50%610 W F St10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Grades: K-5 | 226 students
- Mckinley Elementary School Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:1/Bottom 50%610 S Forest10
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5365
Grades: K-5 | 363 students
- Franklin Technology Center Vocational School2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
- Joplin Early Childhood Center202 Malloy Cir
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5290
Grades: PK | 162 students
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