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South Middle School

South Middle School is a public middle school in Joplin, MO, serving grades 6–8, rated B-, with 596 students and a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio.

B-TopHap school rating
Rating
B-
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
596
Students per teacher
14.2:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White67%
Two or more races12%
Hispanic9%
Black6%
Asian2%
Pacific Islander2%
Native American2%
Male / female
52% / 48%
Free or reduced lunch
57%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+4.6%
Prior-year enrollment
570

Homes assigned to this school

7,177 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to South Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
900 E 50th St, Joplin, MO 64804
Phone
(417) 625-5250
Website
joplinschools.org
Setting
Rural - Fringe
Status
Operational
NCES ID
291635002429
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School district

Joplin School District

District rating
B-
Schools
16
Students
7,873
Spending per student
$9,683
Teachers (FTE)
574
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About South Middle School

How is South Middle School rated?

South Middle School holds a B- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Joplin School District is rated B- overall.

What grades does South Middle School serve?

South Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend South Middle School?

596 students attend South Middle School, up from 570 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 14.2:1.

Which homes are assigned to South Middle School?

TopHap matches 7,177 residential properties to South Middle School in and around Joplin. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is South Middle School in?

South Middle School is part of Joplin School District, which reports 16 schools, 7,873 students and $9,683 of spending per student.