East Middle vs Royal Heights Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle
Joplin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
Royal Heights Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
277 students
| Measure | East Middle Joplin, Missouri | Royal Heights Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 392 | #837 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10288 of 15,369 | #33459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 592 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.9 vs 37.8).
- •East Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Royal Heights Elem. does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •East Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 70.4%).
- •Royal Heights Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.4).
- •East Middle is the larger school with 592 students compared with 277.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is East Middle better than Royal Heights Elem.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are East Middle and Royal Heights Elem.?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle: 592. Royal Heights Elem.: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle and Royal Heights Elem. rank in Missouri?
East Middle is 287th of 392 and Royal Heights Elem. is 837th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).