East Middle is a public middle school located in Joplin, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 597. The school is part of the Joplin Schools district, which is ranked 186 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
East Middle has a higher percentage of minority students compared to nearby schools, with 34.51% of students being non-White and a significant Hispanic population of 13.07%. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by MAP test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics. However, East Middle performs better in Algebra I, with 88.5% of students proficient or better, significantly higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students (65.66%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-income families, and its spending per student ($8,774 in 2021-2022) is lower than the nearby schools.
Over time, East Middle's statewide ranking has steadily declined, from 327 out of 587 Missouri middle schools in 2018-2019 to 261 out of 459 in 2022-2023. The school's performance is particularly weak for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools. While East Middle's performance is generally lower than the state and district averages, it is also lower than the nearby schools within the Joplin Schools district, such as South Middle and North Middle.
Joplin Schools
Students at East Middle are 65% White, 13% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.
Students who attend East Middle usually go on to attend Joplin High
In the 2022-23 school year, 597 students attended East Middle.
East Middle ranks 261st of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.