Joplin Schools School District
School District · Joplin, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
15
10 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,792
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Evaluating Joplin Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Joplin Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Kelsey Norman Elem.
Joplin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Stapleton Elem.
Joplin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cecil Floyd Elem.
Joplin · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#347 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,792
$1,735 vs Missouri median
District size
7,746 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Joplin Schools ranks #347 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Joplin Schools's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 14 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kelsey Norman Elem. (8.5/10), Stapleton Elem. (7.9/10), and Cecil Floyd Elem. (7.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 60% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Joplin Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Joplin Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (14 of 15). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kelsey Norman Elem. | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Stapleton Elem. | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Cecil Floyd Elem. | 7.1 / 10 |
| 4 | South Middle | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Mckinley Elem. | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Royal Heights Elem. | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Soaring Heights Elem. | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Dover Hill Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Joplin High | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Jefferson Elem. | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 15 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.7/10, Joplin Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kelsey Norman Elem., which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Joplin Schools students show an average math proficiency of 39.2% and ELA proficiency of 44.6%.
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 5.7/10. 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?
Kelsey Norman Elem. is the highest-rated school in Joplin Schools with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Joplin Schools?
Across schools in Joplin Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.6%. 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 5.7/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 39.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.6%
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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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