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North Middle School

102 Gray
Joplin, MO 64802
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 517 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 lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
North Middle School's student population of 517 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
517 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 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
North 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 North Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1283 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of North Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North 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.
38%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North 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.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North 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
12:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of North Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in North Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in North Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in North Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in North Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in North Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.40
This chart displays the diversity score of North 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%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in North 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 North 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Middle School's ranking?
North Middle School is ranked #1283 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are North Middle School often compared to?
North Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Middle School, East Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend North Middle School?
517 students attend North Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of North Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Middle School?
North Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Middle School offer ?
North Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Middle School part of?
North Middle School is part of Joplin Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 517 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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