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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 2025 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 8,093 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 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
8,093 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
599 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Joplin Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#369 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.51
# American Indian Students
153 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
116 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
919 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%
# Black Students
324 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
5,616 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
69%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
173 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
792 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
297
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
631
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
595
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
678
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
640
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
653
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
649
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
602
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
533
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
568
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
596
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
593
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
544
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
514
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,216 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,283 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$99 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$83 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,216
$15,066
Spending / Student
$10,283
$13,894
Best Joplin Schools School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stapleton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 E 41st St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5375
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5375
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 W F St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5325
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Rank: #33.
Kelsey Norman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1323 E 28th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5360
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5360
Grades: K-5
| 283 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 2,247 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 200 students
Rank: #66.
South Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
900 E 50th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5250
Grades: 6-8
| 575 students
Rank: #77.
North Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5270
Grades: 6-8
| 542 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
| 266 students
Rank: #99.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
610 S Forest
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5365
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5365
Grades: K-5
| 307 students
Rank: #1010.
Eastmorland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1131 Highview
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5340
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5340
Grades: K-5
| 252 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cecil Floyd Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
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
| 505 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Irving Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2901 Mcclelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5350
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #1313.
East Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
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
| 586 students
Rank: #1414.
West Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
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: #1515.
Soaring Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4604 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5330
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5330
Grades: K-5
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
110 N Main Street
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5380
Grades: K-5
| 422 students
Rank: n/an/a
Franklin Technology Center
Vocational School
2104 Indiana Ave
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5260
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2825 S Mcclelland Blvd
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5290
Joplin, MO 64802
(417) 625-5290
Grades: PK
| 297 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Joplin Schools School District?
Joplin Schools School District manages 18 public schools serving 8,093 students.
What is the rank of Joplin Schools School District?
Joplin Schools School District is ranked #371 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
69% of Joplin Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
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 $10,283 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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