Serving 538 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 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
North Middle School's student population of 538 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
538 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
North Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1592 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #1592 out of 2,092 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend North Middle School?
538 students attend North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of North Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School?
North Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Middle School offer ?
North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Middle School part of?
North Middle School is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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