Serving 549 students in grades 6-8, North Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: North Middle serves the northwest part of Joplin, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 16.5 square miles, where most students can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school. The average distance from the school to the zone's edge is about 2.4 miles, with the furthest edge located 4.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Middle School's student population of 549 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1990
School Calendar
School Motto
Learning Today For A Better Tomorrow
School Rankings
North Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1298 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
9%
Black
5%
15%
White
67%
67%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Middle School's ranking?
North Middle School is ranked #1298 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are North Middle School often compared to?
North Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Middle School, East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend North Middle School?
549 students attend North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of North Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Middle School?
North Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Middle School offer ?
North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Middle School part of?
North Middle School is part of Joplin Schools.
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