Duenweg’s public schools score below 72% of Missouri districts on tests and graduation
35% of students in Duenweg’s public schools are proficient in reading, below the Missouri average (43%). The grade covers the public school district serving Duenweg, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Duenweg’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 605 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Duenweg’s, its schools beat 17%, lower than their 28% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 34% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
83% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,195 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Ten elementary schools, then three middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. Enrollment is up 8% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Duenweg’s grade
C: better than 28% of Missouri school districts. Both inputs trail the Missouri average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Duenweg, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Duenweg · depends on your address
South Middle
Grades 6–8 · 596 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
East Middle
Grades 6–8 · 592 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
North Middle
Grades 6–8 · 549 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
7th grade in Duenweg · depends on your address
South Middle
Grades 6–8 · 596 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
East Middle
Grades 6–8 · 592 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
North Middle
Grades 6–8 · 549 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
8th grade in Duenweg · depends on your address
South Middle
Grades 6–8 · 596 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
East Middle
Grades 6–8 · 592 students · 14:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
North Middle
Grades 6–8 · 549 students · 12:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
9th grade in Duenweg
Joplin High
Grades 9–12 · 2,288 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
10th grade in Duenweg
Joplin High
Grades 9–12 · 2,288 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
11th grade in Duenweg
Joplin High
Grades 9–12 · 2,288 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
12th grade in Duenweg
Joplin High
Grades 9–12 · 2,288 students · 18:1 students per teacher · in Joplin
Duenweg’s public schools are run by Joplin School District, which also serves Cliff Village, Dennis Acres, Duquesne and Grand Falls Plaza and others. Parts of Duenweg (14% of its land) are served by Webb City R-VII instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Duenweg vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Duenweg’s borders.
Every school in Duenweg
14 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Duenweg’s schools
Are Duenweg’s schools good?
On Missouri’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Duenweg children attend score below 72% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 17%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Duenweg in?
Joplin School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,873 students in 15 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Duenweg are served by Webb City R-VII.
Where do Duenweg kids go to high school?
Joplin High in Joplin, with 2,288 students; its own test results earn a B−.
What is Duenweg’s graduation rate?
83% of the class of 2023 in Joplin School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Duenweg spend per student?
$11,195 in Joplin School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Duenweg families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Duenweg → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.