How do these schools compare?
| Metric | EAST MIDDLE | JOPLIN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | JOPLIN, MO | JOPLIN, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 592 | 2,288 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.9:1 | 18.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.9% | 40.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | EAST MIDDLE | JOPLIN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,777 | $13,777 |
| District | JOPLIN SCHOOLS | JOPLIN SCHOOLS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | EAST MIDDLE | JOPLIN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.0% | 67.2% |
| African American | 3.4% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16.9% | 12.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.2% | 2.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 3.0% | 2.4% |
| Multiracial | 11.5% | 9.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | EAST MIDDLE | JOPLIN HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 9 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 592:1 | 381.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.6% | 29.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 125 | 445 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.