Best Schools in 64840, MO
64840, MO has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,873 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in 64840 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 64840, MO
The top high schools in 64840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Joplin High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2233 Students
2. East Newton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
3. Carthage High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1610 Students
4. Diamond High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 248 Students
Best Middle Schools in 64840, MO
The top middle schools in 64840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carthage Jr. High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 752 Students
2. East Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 597 Students
3. Carthage 6th Grade Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 6 • 359 Students
4. Diamond Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 167 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 64840, MO
The top elementary schools in 64840, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Steadley Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 362 Students
2. Carthage Intermediate Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carthage R-ix • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 772 Students
3. Soaring Heights Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Joplin Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
4. Granby
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Newton Co. R-vi • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 587 Students
5. Diamond Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Diamond R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 348 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 64840, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
64840, MO has a total population of 2,759 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 64840, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 64840, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 64840, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 64840, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 64840, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 64840, MO
How many schools are in 64840, MO?
64840, MO has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,873 students in total.
How do schools in 64840 perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in 64840 score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in 64840 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 64840?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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