Summary:
The city of Willow Springs, Missouri is home to three public schools - one elementary school, one middle school, and one high school - all part of the Willow Springs R-IV district. The data reveals that Willow Springs High School is a standout, ranking 151 out of 367 Missouri high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts an impressive 97.7% four-year graduation rate and relatively high performance in English II. Meanwhile, Willow Springs Middle School is also a high performer, ranking 131 out of 451 Missouri middle schools with a 4-star rating. The middle school excels in 5th grade science and 8th grade Algebra I, with 92.5% of students proficient or better, far exceeding the district and state averages.
Academically, the elementary and middle schools in Willow Springs generally perform below the state averages in math and English language arts, with some exceptions. Willow Springs Elementary and Willow Springs Middle have high rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, at 65.69% and 68.7% respectively, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic performance. In contrast, Willow Springs High School has a lower free and reduced-price lunch rate of 48.63%.
Across all three schools, a concerning trend is the consistently high chronic absenteeism rate of 17.1%, which is higher than the state's average. This issue warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to address the needs of the student population. Overall, the data provides a comprehensive overview of the schools in Willow Springs, highlighting both their strengths and areas for improvement, which can inform decision-making and guide future efforts to support student success in the district.
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