East Middle vs Soaring Heights Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 114 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Middle
Joplin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
592 students
Soaring Heights Elem.
Joplin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
395 students
| Measure | East Middle Joplin, Missouri | Soaring Heights Elem. Joplin, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 392 | #921 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10288 of 15,369 | #37002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 592 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 592 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.9% | 67.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Joplin | Joplin |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 32.4).
- •East Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •East Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 35%).
- •Soaring Heights Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 69.9%).
- •Soaring Heights Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.4).
- •East Middle is the larger school with 592 students compared with 395.
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 Soaring Heights Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), East Middle ranks higher (37.9 vs 32.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are East Middle and Soaring Heights Elem.?
About 114 m in a straight line, between Joplin and Joplin in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Middle: 592. Soaring Heights Elem.: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Middle and Soaring Heights Elem. rank in Missouri?
East Middle is 287th of 392 and Soaring Heights Elem. is 921st of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).