Joplin Schools School District
School District · Joplin, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#364 of 461
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,792
$1,730 vs Missouri median
District size
7,746 students
Much larger than Missouri median
About Joplin Schools
Joplin Schools is a Joplin, Missouri school district serving 15 schools. The district educates 7,746 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1. The district invests $10,792 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Joplin Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson Elem., which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Joplin Schools students show an average math proficiency of 32.3% and ELA proficiency of 38.5%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Joplin Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Joplin Schools with test data.
Schools in Joplin Schools
15 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 3
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Joplin
- Total Enrollment
- 7,746
- Teachers (FTE)
- 571
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Joplin Schools?
Joplin Schools has 15 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Joplin Schools?
The average composite rating for Joplin Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Joplin Schools?
Joplin Schools spends $10,792 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Joplin Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Joplin Schools is 13.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Joplin Schools?
Jefferson Elem. is the highest-rated school in Joplin Schools with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Joplin Schools?
Across schools in Joplin Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Joplin Schools compare to other districts in Missouri?
Joplin Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 15 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.5%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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