Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Soaring Heights Elementary 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 19% (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 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Soaring Heights Elementary serves the eastern part of Joplin, MO, covering an area of approximately 16.3 square miles. Most families can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the farthest points in the zone being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Soaring Heights Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
395 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Soaring Heights Elementary 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 Soaring Heights Elementary School is 0.52, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soaring Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Soaring Heights Elementary School is ranked #1646 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
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 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Soaring Heights Elementary School?
395 students attend Soaring Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Soaring Heights Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Soaring Heights Elementary School?
Soaring Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Soaring Heights Elementary School offer ?
Soaring Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Soaring Heights Elementary School part of?
Soaring Heights Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools.
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