Best Public Schools in Springfield, MO


Summary:

The city of Springfield, Missouri is home to a diverse array of 61 schools, including 40 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 2 alternative schools. These schools are part of the Springfield R-XII School District, the Willard R-II School District, the Mo Schls For The Sev Disabled School District, and the Division Of Youth Service School District.

Among the standout schools in the area are Cherokee Middle School, ranked 23rd out of 459 Missouri middle schools and rated 5 out of 5 stars, with exceptional test scores. Gray Elementary and McBride Elementary are also highly ranked, with 5-star ratings and impressive proficiency rates in math and English Language Arts. In contrast, some schools like Westport Elementary and McGregor Elementary struggle, ranking in the bottom 10% of Missouri elementary schools.

The data suggests a strong correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools in the higher-ranked Willard R-II District tend to outperform those in the lower-ranked Springfield R-XII District, highlighting the importance of district-level factors in shaping a school's outcomes. Additionally, the wide range in student-teacher ratios, from 6.8 to 19.5, indicates that some schools may be better resourced than others, which could contribute to their academic success.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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