Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Soaring Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Soaring Heights Elementary School's student population of 424 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Soaring Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Soaring Heights Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1646 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
68%
68%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Soaring Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Soaring Heights Elementary School is ranked #1646 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Soaring Heights Elementary School?
424 students attend Soaring Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Soaring Heights Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Soaring Heights Elementary School?
Soaring Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Soaring Heights Elementary School offer ?
Soaring Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Soaring Heights Elementary School part of?
Soaring Heights Elementary School is part of Joplin Schools School District.
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