Diamond Middle

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Diamond Middle ranks 221 st of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Diamond Middle is a public middle school located in Diamond, Missouri, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 167 students. The school is part of the Diamond R-IV School District, which is ranked 289 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Diamond Middle faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and a high percentage of students from low-income families. The school's chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 19.5%, are significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Pierce City Middle (18.7%), North Middle (21.8%), and Webb City Junior High (15.9%). Additionally, Diamond Middle's test scores are generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with the percentage of students proficient or better in MAP Mathematics ranging from 26% (5th grade) to 32.5% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 38.4% to 30.6%.

The school's performance is also lower than many of the nearby middle schools, such as Webb City Junior High and Carthage Junior High, which have higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and lower free and reduced-price lunch rates. The high chronic absenteeism rates, low test scores, and high percentage of students from low-income families (ranging from 49.4% to 56.57%) may be contributing factors to Diamond Middle's overall performance, which has steadily declined over the years, from a statewide ranking of 208 out of 587 Missouri middle schools in 2018-2019 to 323 out of 459 in 2022-2023, with a 1-star rating.

Detail:

Public 5-8

401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840-0068

(417) 325-5336

District: Diamond R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
221^st of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,604

Students who attend Diamond Middle usually attend:

High:

Diamond High

Feeder schools for Diamond Middle:

Elementary:

Diamond Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 12.0

Number of students: 207

Racial breakdown:

White:

87.0%

Hispanic:

5.8%

American Indian:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Diamond Middle ranks better than 51% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.2. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87%), Hispanic (5.8%), American Indian (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Diamond Middle is 12. (See more...)

Compare Diamond Middle employs 17.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Diamond Middle is $11,604.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Diamond Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Diamond Middle 221^st of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Diamond Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Diamond R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Diamond R-IV 289^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Diamond Middle

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Rank History for all students at Diamond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	48.09	319^th	619	48.5%
2007	44.54	392^nd	624	37.2%
2008	39.50	469^th	624	24.8%
2009	37.75	450^th	601	25.1%
2010	60.52	237^th	614	61.4%
2011	65.86	187^th	625	70.1%
2012	48.41	356^th	623	42.9%
2013	51.54	328^th	649	49.5%
2014	60.83	241^st	633	61.9%
2015	54.45	249^th	585	57.4%
2016	49.99	226^th	435	48.0%
2017	43.23	341^st	568	40.0%
2018	37.87	368^th	552	33.3%
2019	59.43	208^th	587	64.6%
2021	39.27	282^nd	454	37.9%
2022	20.02	378^th	459	17.6%
2023	32.35	323^rd	459	29.6%
2024	51.20	221^st	451	51.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Diamond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	52.15	175^th	422	58.5%
2019	63.90	118^th	482	75.5%
2021	41.06	237^th	371	36.1%
2022	21.54	323^rd	365	11.5%
2023	26.62	319^th	382	16.5%
2024	58.29	130^th	378	65.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Diamond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	39.63	102^nd	162	37.0%

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Rank History for White students at Diamond Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.76	374^th	479	21.9%
2019	50.70	233^rd	527	55.8%
2021	31.75	272^nd	376	27.7%
2022	10.78	359^th	381	5.8%
2023	15.29	347^th	385	9.9%
2024	39.62	227^th	379	40.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Diamond Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	190	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	190
1995	180	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	182
1996	180	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	182
1997	198	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	198
1998	206	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	206
1999	220	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	225
2000	200	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	204
2001	184	2	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	189
2002	193	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	196
2003	193	1	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	196
2004	268	5	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	277
2005	267	4	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	278
2006	283	5	12	3	0	n/a	n/a	303
2007	297	4	18	3	1	n/a	n/a	323
2008	296	4	15	7	1	n/a	n/a	323
2009	280	2	13	5	1	n/a	n/a	301
2010	276	2	11	3	1	n/a	n/a	293
2011	253	2	10	6	3	0	0	274
2012	254	1	10	7	0	1	0	273
2013	250	1	7	7	0	3	2	270
2014	233	2	10	8	1	2	4	260
2015	242	2	8	8	1	1	5	267
2016	244	3	6	4	2	2	6	267
2017	232	2	8	3	4	0	7	256
2018	227	2	5	0	3	0	11	248
2019	225	1	1	3	4	2	14	250
2020	207	1	0	6	6	4	13	237
2021	152	1	0	6	5	0	11	175
2022	139	2	1	10	4	2	8	166
2023	135	2	0	17	4	0	9	167
2024	180	3	1	12	5	1	5	207

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Diamond Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	190	8.7	21.8	0
1995	182	8.9	20.4	n/a
1996	182	8.9	20.4	n/a
1997	198	10.0	19.8	26.3
1998	206	11.8	17.5	23.3
1999	225	14.2	15.8	37.3
2000	204	13.0	15.7	36.3
2001	189	12.9	14.7	39.2
2002	196	15.2	12.9	40.8
2003	196	15.2	12.9	40.8
2004	277	16.5	16.8	40.1
2005	278	17.5	15.9	41.4
2006	303	17.7	17.1	45.2
2007	323	16.7	19.3	55.1
2008	323	20.6	15.7	52
2009	301	21.7	13.8	44.2
2010	293	19.8	14.8	47.1
2011	274	20.1	13.5	44.2
2012	273	19.7	13.8	47.6
2013	270	20.3	13.2	51.5
2014	260	19.9	13.0	59.6
2015	267	19.0	14.0	63.7
2016	267	20.0	13.3	59.2
2017	256	18.5	13.7	64.1
2018	248	19.4	12.7	60.5
2019	250	20.8	12.0	58.4
2020	237	18.8	12.5	56.1
2021	175	14.3	12.2	56.6
2022	166	13.3	12.4	49.4
2023	167	13.1	12.6	55.7
2024	207	17.1	12.0	50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Diamond Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	190	8.7	21.8	0
1995	182	8.9	20.4	n/a
1996	182	8.9	20.4	n/a
1997	198	10.0	19.8	26.3
1998	206	11.8	17.5	23.3
1999	225	14.2	15.8	37.3
2000	204	13.0	15.7	36.3
2001	189	12.9	14.7	39.2
2002	196	15.2	12.9	40.8
2003	196	15.2	12.9	40.8
2004	277	16.5	16.8	40.1
2005	278	17.5	15.9	41.4
2006	303	17.7	17.1	45.2
2007	323	16.7	19.3	55.1
2008	323	20.6	15.7	52
2009	301	21.7	13.8	44.2
2010	293	19.8	14.8	47.1
2011	274	20.1	13.5	44.2
2012	273	19.7	13.8	47.6
2013	270	20.3	13.2	51.5
2014	260	19.9	13.0	59.6
2015	267	19.0	14.0	63.7
2016	267	20.0	13.3	59.2
2017	256	18.5	13.7	64.1
2018	248	19.4	12.7	60.5
2019	250	20.8	12.0	58.4
2020	237	18.8	12.5	56.1
2021	175	14.3	12.2	56.6
2022	166	13.3	12.4	49.4
2023	167	13.1	12.6	55.7
2024	207	17.1	12.0	50.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Diamond Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$502 (5.6%)	$8,504 (94.4%)	$9,007
2020	$318 (3.5%)	$8,891 (96.5%)	$9,209
2021	$239 (2.3%)	$10,315 (97.7%)	$10,554
2022	$330 (2.8%)	$11,273 (97.1%)	$11,604

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Diamond Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 208^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 323^rd of 459 Middle schools	34.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Diamond Middle)	50.9	40	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Diamond R-IV)	50.9	40	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Diamond Middle)	47.5	37.7	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Diamond R-IV)	47.5	37.7	9.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Diamond Middle)	40.4	15.9	24.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Diamond R-IV)	40.4	15.9	24.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Diamond Middle)	47.6	17.7	29.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Diamond R-IV)	47.6	17.7	29.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.9	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Diamond Middle)	52.4	14.3	38.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Diamond R-IV)	52.4	14.3	38.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Diamond Middle)	36.5	22.2	14.3%
8th Grade Science (Diamond R-IV)	36.5	22.2	14.3%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Diamond Middle)	42.8	26.2	16.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Diamond R-IV)	42.8	26.2	16.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.5	4.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	250	167	33.2%
African American	1	2	100%
American Indian	4	4
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	3	17	466.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	225	135	40%
Two or More Races	14	9	35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.4%	55.7%	2.7%

Schools Near Diamond Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Diamond Middle	Public	5-8	401 S Main	Diamond	64840	Newton County	Diamond R-IV	No	No	No	No	(417) 325-5336	207	17	12.0	50.2%	180 (87.0%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.8%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.4%)	51.2	221^st of 451 public middle schools	51.0%		32.3	323^rd of 459 public middle schools	29.6%	102	26.0	43.4	27.4	32.5	45.6		49.9	41.9	29.0	37.7		$11,604	$331	$11,273
East Middle	Public	6-8	4594 East 20th St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5280	586	42	13.9	64.8%	386 (65.9%)	27 (4.6%)	82 (14.0%)	9 (1.5%)	8 (1.4%)	15 (2.6%)	59 (10.1%)	47.2	238^th of 451 public middle schools	47.2%		44.7	261^st of 459 public middle schools	43.1%	23		38.0	33.6	24.9		25.6		29.8	38.6	42.9	94.7	$8,774	$1,136	$7,638
Neosho Junior High	Public	7-8	14646 Kodiak Road	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8660	716	46	15.4	59.9%	437 (61.0%)	7 (1.0%)	151 (21.1%)	5 (0.7%)	15 (2.1%)	54 (7.5%)	47 (6.6%)	58	181^st of 451 public middle schools	59.9%		61.5	160^th of 459 public middle schools	65.1%	21			35.4	47.4		36.9			35.2	34.2		$8,881	$971	$7,910
South Middle	Public	6-8	900 E 50th St	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5250	575	42	13.7	47.3%	407 (70.8%)	27 (4.7%)	54 (9.4%)	10 (1.7%)	11 (1.9%)	10 (1.7%)	56 (9.7%)	56.4	192^nd of 451 public middle schools	57.4%		58.2	180^th of 459 public middle schools	60.8%	12		51.1	38.0	29.1		34.4		38.3	35.6	34.4	91.4	$9,111	$2,142	$6,969
Middle School	Public	5-6	1400 Hale McGinty Dr	Neosho	64850	Newton County	Neosho School District	No	No	No	No	(417) 451-8650	725	51	14.1	62.2%	461 (63.6%)	1 (0.1%)	148 (20.4%)	9 (1.2%)	16 (2.2%)	46 (6.3%)	44 (6.1%)								(n/a)	23.9	41.2			22.8		27.4	27.1				$9,551	$1,318	$8,233
Carthage Junior High	Public	7-8	827 E. Centennial	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(417) 359-7050	732	57	12.8	67.1%	380 (51.9%)	6 (0.8%)	326 (44.5%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.7%)	3 (0.4%)	11 (1.5%)	56.7	189^th of 451 public middle schools	58.1%		59.5	171^st of 459 public middle schools	62.7%	18			42.4	33.0		33.0			35.6	40.3	78.1	$9,922	$547	$9,375
Carthage 6th Grade Center	Public	6	714 S Main	Carthage	64836	Jasper County	Carthage R-Ix	No	No	No	Yes	(417) 359-7016	393	33	12.0	68.4%	175 (44.5%)	0 (0.0%)	199 (50.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	12 (3.1%)								(n/a)		42.6						34.3				$10,907	$422	$10,485
North Middle	Public	6-8	102 Gray	Joplin	64802	Jasper County	Joplin Schools	No	No	No	No	(417) 625-5270	542	44	12.4	65.7%	384 (70.8%)	21 (3.9%)	53 (9.8%)	5 (0.9%)	17 (3.1%)	13 (2.4%)	49 (9.0%)	33.8	302^nd of 451 public middle schools	33.0%		48.4	238^th of 459 public middle schools	48.1%	64		35.9	28.5	26.2		27.8		22.2	22.0	33.6	90.2	$10,696	$1,251	$9,445
Webb City Junior High	Public	7-8	807 W First St	Webb City	64870	Jasper County	Webb City R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 673-6030	687	47	14.5	48.8%	565 (82.2%)	13 (1.9%)	62 (9.0%)	4 (0.6%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	35 (5.1%)	73.3	95^th of 451 public middle schools	78.9%		75.2	82^nd of 459 public middle schools	82.1%	13			54.1	28.1		38.5			49.3	50.6	90.7	$8,611	$1,333	$7,278
Webb City Middle	Public	5-6	603 W Aylor	Webb City	64870	Jasper County	Webb City R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(417) 673-6045	700	45	15.7	48.3%	556 (79.4%)	12 (1.7%)	53 (7.6%)	8 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	6 (0.9%)	63 (9.0%)								(n/a)	49.0	58.4			45.3		55.3	44.7				$8,963	$1,393	$7,570

Frequently Asked Questions about Diamond Middle

What high school do graduates of Diamond Middle attend?

Students who attend Diamond Middle usually go on to attend Diamond High

What district is Diamond Middle in?

Diamond R-IV

Is Diamond Middle a good school?

Diamond Middle ranks 221^st of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Diamond Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 207 students attended Diamond Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Diamond Middle?

Students at Diamond Middle are 87% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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