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#1117 of 2,221 schools in MO
Dover Hill Elementary
Elementary School · Joplin Schools · Joplin, MO
A Joplin Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
P O BOX 128, Joplin, MO 64802
- Math 33% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 38% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dover Hill Elementary score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2024-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2024-2025)
Based on 11 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dover Hill Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,732/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Heights Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Mckinley Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Thomas Jefferson Independent Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 275 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Joplin Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $10,792NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dover Hill Elementary is listed in JOPLIN SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dover Hill Elementary
Dover Hill Elementary is a public elementary school in Joplin, MO, part of Joplin Schools, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,117 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dover Hill Elementary
What grades does Dover Hill Elementary serve?
Dover Hill Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Dover Hill Elementary?
Dover Hill Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dover Hill Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Dover Hill Elementary is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dover Hill Elementary rank in MO?
Dover Hill Elementary ranks #1,117 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Dover Hill Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Dover Hill Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Dover Hill Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dover Hill Elementary has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2025).
Is Dover Hill Elementary a charter school?
No, Dover Hill Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dover Hill Elementary a Title I school?
No, Dover Hill Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dover Hill Elementary?
74.9% of students at Dover Hill Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Jasper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.9%
- Phone
- (417) 625-5380
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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