SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOUTH MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the JOPLIN SCHOOLS school district, located in JOPLIN, MO with about 564 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 43 teachers, SOUTH MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
SOUTH MIDDLE School, located at 900 E 50th St in Joplin, Missouri, is a key component of the Joplin Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility during a critical stage of adolescent education. As part of a larger district-wide commitment, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by emphasizing core curriculum standards, extracurricular engagement, and character development.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Joplin School District, which prioritizes innovation, student success, and community involvement. By leveraging the resources of the district, SOUTH MIDDLE School aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience that includes both rigorous academic programming and opportunities for students to explore their interests through various activities. Prospective families can find further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Joplin Schools website at http://www.joplinschools.org.
For more information, contact SOUTH MIDDLE at (417) 625-5250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
JOPLIN, MO 64802-0128
(417) 625-5250
http://www.joplinschools.org
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in JOPLIN, MO with about 564 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- JOPLIN SCHOOLS
- Total Students:
- 564
- Teachers:
- 43.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 564 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 81% of the student body.
- White
- 81.4%
- Black or African American
- 5.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.