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Joplin Schools reports APR jump to 81% and graduation rate at 96%
Summary
Superintendent-level presentation showed a nearly 12-point APR increase since 2022, a record 96% graduation rate, and higher entry Dibels scores for full‑day pre‑K and transitional kindergarten students, which officials credited to early‑childhood programming.
District leaders told the board that key academic measures improved in the most recent annual performance report. Dr. Mongi said the district’s APR rose from 69% to 81% since 2022, calling it the highest percentage in four years, and reported a graduation rate of 96%, an all‑time high for the district.
Administrators said math remains the closest area to moving on‑track, with ELA, science and social studies meeting state on‑track indicators. Early‑childhood screening results reported higher entry literacy (Dibels) percentiles for students who attended full‑day pre‑K (63rd percentile) and transitional kindergarten (77th percentile), compared with an average kindergarten entry around the 51st percentile. Officials attributed gains to expanded early‑childhood programming and strengthened core classroom instruction.
Board members praised teachers and building leaders for the progress, but administrators said work remains to move math fully on track and to support students with risk factors. The presentation emphasized using a predictable MPI target to monitor progress and noted nearly 2,800 students in lower‑risk categories performing above state targets.
No board action was required. Administrators said they will continue to report progress and focus on areas needing improvement, including kindergarten readiness and math achievement.
