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#2113 of 2,221 schools in MO

Eastmorland Elem.

Elementary School · Joplin Schools · Joplin, MO

A Joplin Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO BOX 128, Joplin, MO 64802

  • Math 31% vs MO 47% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs MO 46% (2025)
  • 12:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-10.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30.9% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.3% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-10 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment6.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
District spending per student$10,792
Chronic Absenteeism16.7%

Students at Eastmorland Elem. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency31%(2025 MAP)
School
State
47%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 MAP)
School
State
46%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2021, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2024
Math
45%
ELA
42%
2025
Math
31%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

67.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Eastmorland Elem. 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,732/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Joplin), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mckinley Elem.Enrollment path unverified6.8K–50.8 mi307Compare →
Martin Luther SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–81.5 mi46Compare →
Thomas Jefferson Independent Day SchoolPrivate · tuition7.8privatePK–121.6 mi275Compare →
Kelsey Norman Elem.Enrollment path unverified8.5K–51.7 mi283Compare →

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
#13 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

Eastmorland Elem. is listed in JOPLIN SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Eastmorland Elem.

Eastmorland Elem. is a public elementary school in Joplin, MO, part of Joplin Schools, serving approximately 252 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,113 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Eastmorland Elem.

What grades does Eastmorland Elem. serve?

Eastmorland Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Eastmorland Elem.?

Eastmorland Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastmorland Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastmorland Elem. is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Eastmorland Elem. rank in MO?

Eastmorland Elem. ranks #2,113 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Eastmorland Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Eastmorland Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Eastmorland Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastmorland Elem. has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Eastmorland Elem. a charter school?

No, Eastmorland Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Eastmorland Elem. a Title I school?

No, Eastmorland Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastmorland Elem.?

67.1% of students at Eastmorland Elem. 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
252
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Jasper County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.7%
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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