NORTH MIDDLE

www.joplinschools.org

517 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Middle School, located at 102 Gray in Joplin, Missouri, is a key component of the Joplin Schools district. Serving the middle school population of the community, the institution is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their transition from elementary to high school. By aligning with the broader mission of Joplin Schools, the campus emphasizes preparing students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active community involvement.

As part of the Joplin public school system, North Middle School leverages the district's resources to provide students with diverse learning opportunities, including core academic subjects, extracurricular activities, and various student support services. The school’s location in the heart of Joplin places it within a district known for its commitment to academic excellence and school pride. Families and community members can stay informed about school news, academic calendars, and administrative updates by visiting the official district website at [www.joplinschools.org](http://www.joplinschools.org).

517

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	41
Black	14
Asian	3
Two or More	39
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	8

White
398 (77.0 %)
Hispanic
41 (7.9 %)
Two or More
39 (7.5 %)
Black
14 (2.7 %)
American Indian
14 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
8 (1.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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)625-5270
Website:	http://www.joplinschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	517
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	338
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* 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 6 167

Grade 7 177

Grade 8 173