- Enrollment
- 2,288
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Joplin, MO
East Middle
Federal NCES profile for East Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291635002431
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Joplin · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 51.9%
- free-lunch eligible
East Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Joplin, MO.
School address
District: Joplin Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 291635002431 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
East Middle held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 291635002431 · Joplin, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
592 enr · 13.8:1 · 51.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Joplin High (2,288 students)
East Middle held near 586 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
East Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Joplin High
Joplin High
2,288 students
- South Middle 596
South Middle
596 students
- This school 592
East Middle
592 students
- North Middle 549
North Middle
549 students
- Cecil Floyd El 532
Cecil Floyd Elem.
532 students
- Irving Element 434
Irving Elementary
434 students
What this shows East Middle reports 592 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Middle compares
East Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.9% | ▲ 13% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 592 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
592
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 67% in Missouri - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,792
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 592 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
125
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 35.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.9%
Two or More 11.5%
African American 3.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 62.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.1, East Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Joplin Schools reports $10,792 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How East Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joplin High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cecil Floyd Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Irving Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 434
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~592 students)
Frequently asked questions about East Middle
How many students attend East Middle?
East Middle has 592 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Joplin, MO. CCD year-over-year: 597 (2022-23) → 586 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at East Middle is 13.8:1, which is 8% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Middle?
51.9% of students at East Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Middle?
The largest demographic group at East Middle is White at 62.0% of enrollment, in Joplin, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Middle?
East Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Middle rank among middle schools in Joplin?
By Resource Investment Index, East Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Joplin, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Joplin on the city page.
What other schools are in Joplin Schools?
Besides East Middle, Joplin Schools also operates Joplin High (2,288 students), South Middle (596 students), and North Middle (549 students). See the Joplin Schools district page for the complete list.