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East Middle School

4594 East 20th St
Joplin, MO 64802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 586 students in grades 6-8, East 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 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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East Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
East Middle School's student population of 586 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
586 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
East Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1623 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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29%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of East Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of East Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of East Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in East Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in East Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
68%
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Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in East Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of East Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in East Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in East Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is East Middle School's ranking?
East Middle School is ranked #1623 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are East Middle School often compared to?
East Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Middle School, North Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend East Middle School?
586 students attend East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of East Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Middle School?
East Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does East Middle School offer ?
East Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is East Middle School part of?
East Middle School is part of Joplin Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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