East Middle School

The Complete Report Card

Much More Than a Letter Grade: What Our School Delivers

Public Education and Incredible Opportunities for ALL Learners

This page provides a clear, comprehensive look at how our school is serving East Joplin’s 6^th – 8^th grade students across academics, the arts, activities, and daily experiences. Here you will find key data alongside real examples of learning, growth, and support that shape each student’s journey. Our school welcomes a wide range of learners, and this information reflects both the outcomes we achieve and the opportunities we provide. Together, these measures offer a fuller understanding of our school and the work happening inside it each day.

Welcome to East Middle School.

Lifelong Learners Start Here

Cognia’s research-based standards help frame holistic improvement efforts throughout the district.

These standards are built around four key areas that support school efficacy: Culture of Learning, Growth in Learning, Engagement of Learning, and Leadership for Learning.

Culture of Learning

Two smiling students stand together to show off their egg-drop contraption made of cardboard and straws.

Growth in Learning

A male student sits at a library table using a laptop with several colorful wires coming out of it and connecting to a small robotic device.

Engagement of Learning

Two students in full costume are lit up as they perform on a dark stage for "Shrek: The Musical"

Leadership for Learning

Several school staff members surround principal Jason Cravens, smiling, while he holds a Principal of the Year award.