Summary:
The city of Springfield, Louisiana, is served by three public schools—Springfield Elementary School (PK-4), Springfield Middle School (5-8), and Springfield High School (9-12)—all part of the highly-ranked Livingston Parish school district, which sits in the 87th percentile statewide. With a combined enrollment of about 1,409 students, these schools serve a community with high poverty rates, yet they show distinct strengths and challenges that parents should consider.
Springfield Middle School is the standout performer, consistently exceeding district averages in all core subjects (Math, ELA, and Social Studies) and achieving a perfect 100% proficiency in Algebra I—far above the district’s 75% and state’s 63%. This is especially impressive given its 78.86% free/reduced lunch rate. In contrast, Springfield Elementary School is on a rapid upward trajectory, jumping from the 51st to the 73rd state percentile over three years, with strong 4th-grade scores in ELA (82%) and Social Studies (71%). Springfield High School boasts a stellar 94% graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, but its end-of-course exam scores in Geometry (61%), U.S. History (60%), and Biology (67%) lag behind district averages, creating a notable gap between graduation success and academic proficiency.
A key concern is chronic absenteeism, which rises sharply with grade level: 12.8% at the elementary school, 19.7% at the middle school, and 26.4% at the high school—the latter exceeding the state average of 22.5%. This trend, paired with the high school’s mixed test scores, suggests that while the middle school excels despite socioeconomic challenges, the high school may need to address attendance and deeper academic preparation to sustain its strong graduation outcomes. All schools maintain favorable student-teacher ratios (12.4:1 to 14.1:1), providing a solid foundation for continued improvement.
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