B
Good
75/100

East Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 4594 EAST 20TH ST, Joplin, MO 64802
Overall
B
75/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 37th percentile in Missouri
Growth
A
Students gain 1.25 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 79th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

75
Repit Score
out of 100
586
Students
enrolled
14.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%37/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%79/100Students gain 1.25 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.17 in 2009–19; 81st percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency44% (−3 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−8 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White46%33%reading -5 pts, math -13 pts34th percentile (list)
Black30%10%reading +9 pts, math -6 pts55th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%27%reading +7 pts, math -3 pts50th percentile (list)
Asian50%50%reading -13 pts, math -14 pts32nd percentile (list)
Multiracial35%35%reading -11 pts, math -5 pts30th percentile (list)
Low-income37%25%reading +5 pts, math -1 pts50th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4594 EAST 20TH ST
City Joplin
ZIP Code 64802
District 2916350
NCES School ID 291635002431
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64802

Understanding the community around East Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income N/A
Per Capita Income N/A
Poverty Rate N/A
Households Earning $100K+ N/A

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%
High School or Higher N/A

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value N/A
Median Rent N/A
Owner-Occupied N/A
Renter-Occupied N/A
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for East Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 65.9%
Hispanic/Latino 14.0%
Two or More Races 10.1%
Black 4.6%
Pacific Islander 2.6%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 586
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for East Middle?
East Middle has a Repit School Score of 75 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend East Middle?
East Middle has 586 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
What grades does East Middle serve?
East Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does East Middle receive per student?
East Middle receives $13,777 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026