Summary:
The 65802 zip code area of Springfield, Missouri is home to 18 schools, including 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. This diverse educational landscape serves students across various grade levels and backgrounds.
At the top of the performance spectrum is Central High School, which ranks among the top 116 high schools in Missouri and boasts a remarkable 97.6% four-year graduation rate, significantly higher than the state and district averages. Central High also excels academically, with over 90% of its students proficient or better in MAP/Science and MAP/English Language Arts. Another standout is Hickory Hills Middle School, which ranks among the top 79 middle schools in Missouri and consistently outperforms the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels.
In contrast, some schools in the area, such as Westport Middle School and several elementary schools like Weaver Elementary and Boyd Elementary, struggle to meet proficiency standards, with test scores well below the district and state averages. The data suggests a correlation between socioeconomic status, as indicated by free and reduced lunch rates, and academic performance, highlighting the need for targeted interventions and resource allocation to support these lower-performing schools and ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students in the Springfield R-Xii and Willard R-II districts.
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