Top Rankings
Joplin Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 7,779 students in Joplin Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Joplin Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
17 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
7,779 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
559 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Joplin Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 82% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#383 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
75%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.49
# American Indian Students
142 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
107 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
779 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
303 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
5,576 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
72%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
137 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
735 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
264
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
621
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
557
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
594
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
558
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
589
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
544
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
555
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
599
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
609
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
590
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
587
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
567
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
545
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,709 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,698 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,709
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,698
$13,980
Best Joplin Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kelsey Norman Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1323 E 28th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5360
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5360
Grades: K-5
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
South Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 E 50th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 603 students
Rank: #33.
Stapleton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 E 41st St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5375
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5375
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Eastmorland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1131 Highview
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5340
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5340
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
Rank: #55.
Joplin High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5230
Grades: 9-12
| 2,289 students
Rank: #66.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
610 W F St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Rank: #77.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 Mckinley
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5355
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5355
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Rank: #88.
Royal Heights Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Rolla St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5370
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5370
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Rank: #99.
East Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4594 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 622 students
Rank: #1010.
Cecil Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 W 24th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5320
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5320
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #1111.
North Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #1212.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Mcclelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Grades: K-5
| 499 students
Rank: #1313.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 W 7th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Grades: K-5
| 192 students
Rank: #1414.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
610 S Forest
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5365
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5365
Grades: K-5
| 297 students
Rank: #1515.
Soaring Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4604 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5330
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5330
Grades: K-5
| 447 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Technology Ctr.
Vocational School
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
2825 S Mcclelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5290
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5290
Grades: PK
| 264 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Joplin Schools School District?
Joplin Schools School District manages 17 public schools serving 7,779 students.
What is the rank of Joplin Schools School District?
Joplin Schools School District is ranked #390 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Joplin Schools School District?
72% of Joplin Schools School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Joplin Schools School District?
Joplin Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Joplin Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,698 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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