Joplin R-VIII
1717 E. 15th Street
P.O. Box 128
Joplin, Missouri 64802-0128 Phone (417) 625-5200
Fax (417) 625-5210
http://www.joplin.k12.mo.us/
District Profile
The Joplin R-VIII School District, in the Southwest region, enrolls 7,461 students at one early childhood center, thirteen elementary schools, three middle schools, one high school, and one vocational/technical school.
Mission Statement
The staff of the Joplin Public Schools believes that all students can learn and can achieve minimum mastery of basic essentials regardless of their family background, socioeconomic status, race or gender. Based on this belief, all staff members are dedicated to the development of teaching approaches that will achieve student learning.
Philosophy of Education
The philosophy of the Joplin R-VIII Board of Education shall be to develop, maintain, and as necessary modify, an educational environment wherein each individual student within the district will be encouraged and will have the opportunity to develop their maximum capability intellectually, physically, socially and vocationally. The goal of this Board will be to develop students who are adequately prepared to enter the next phase of their lives in a dynamic and rapidly changing society.
| Percent Minority | Percent Free and Reduced Lunch | Graduation Rate | Dropout Rate | |
| Joplin R-VIII | 14.1 | 52.6 | 74.5 | 8.2 |
| State Average | 23.6 | 41.1 | 85.8 | 4.2 |
The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education works with educators, legislators, agencies and citizens through its statewide school-improvement initiatives and regulatory functions to assure that all citizens have access to high-quality public education from early childhood to adult education.