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Carl Junction Jr. High School vs. North Middle School

Should you attend Carl Junction Jr. High School or North Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Carl Junction Jr. High School
206 S Roney
Carl Junction, MO 64834
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
North Middle School
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
n/a

North Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 489 students in grades 7-8, Carl Junction Jr. High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 542 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 35% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
6-8
Total Students
489 students
542 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carl Junction Jr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carl Junction Jr. High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
44 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carl Junction Jr. High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carl Junction Jr. High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carl Junction R-I School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Joplin Schools School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#763 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#1283 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carl Junction Jr. High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in MO)
35%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carl Junction Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carl Junction R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Joplin Schools School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
47%
(Top 50% in MO)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carl Junction Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carl Junction R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Joplin Schools School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
48%
(Top 30% in MO)
35-39%
(Top 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carl Junction Jr. High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carl Junction R-I School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Joplin Schools School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Carl Junction Jr. High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
196
Grade 7 Students
255
171
Grade 8 Students
234
175

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
2%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carl Junction Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carl Junction R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Joplin Schools School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carl Junction Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carl Junction R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Joplin Schools School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carl Junction Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carl Junction R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Joplin Schools School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
80%
71%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carl Junction Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carl Junction R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Joplin Schools School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carl Junction Jr. High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carl Junction R-I School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Joplin Schools School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.35
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carl Junction Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carl Junction R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Joplin Schools School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
57%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carl Junction Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carl Junction R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Joplin Schools School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carl Junction Jr. High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carl Junction R-I School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Joplin Schools School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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