SOUTH MIDDLE

www.joplinschools.org

573 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

573

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	424
Hispanic	47
Black	21
Asian	6
Two or More	57
American Indian	13
Pacific Islander	5

White
424 (74.0 %)
Two or More
57 (9.9 %)
Hispanic
47 (8.2 %)
Black
21 (3.7 %)
American Indian
13 (2.3 %)
Asian
6 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	JOPLIN SCHOOLS
Phone:	(417)625-5250
Website:	http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	269
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 187

Grade 7 180

Grade 8 206