Serving 597 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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 597 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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East Middle School's student population of 597 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
597 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
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 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1623 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
65%
69%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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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?
597 students attend East Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of East Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
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 13:1.
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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