Jasper, MO · Schools
Joplin highlights academic growth at three schools
Published October 30, 2026 at 5:16 PM EDT
Joplin Schools reported on October 26 that Jefferson Elementary, Cecil Floyd Elementary and East Middle School received recognition in Saint Louis University PRiME Center research on academic growth at schools serving many low-income students.
According to the district, Jefferson placed fifth in English-language-arts growth and 22nd in mathematics growth. Cecil Floyd and East Middle each placed tenth in English-language-arts growth. These are growth rankings in the cited report, not overall rankings of school quality.