For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,530 students in 65802, MO.
The top ranked public middle schools in 65802, MO are Hickory Hills Middle School, Central High School and Greene Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 65802 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 65802, MO have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 31% (majority Black).
Best 65802, MO Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hickory Hills Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,449 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Greene Valley School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1601 E Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Gr: K-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Pipkin Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1215 Boonville
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-6000
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Westport Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 S. Golden Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1111 N Robberson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 868-4008
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
601 N National Ave #102
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-0417
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-0417
Gr: K-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
65802, Missouri Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1126 N Broadway
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-1600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-1600
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Greene Valley (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1601 East Pythian
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 895-6848
Gr: Inquire with school | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Storefront School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
940 N Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-4200
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-4200
Gr: 3-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 65802, MO?
The top ranked public middle schools in 65802, MO include Hickory Hills Middle School, Central High School and Greene Valley School.
How many public middle schools are located in 65802?
7 public middle schools are located in 65802.
What is the racial composition of students in 65802?
65802 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 31% (majority Black).
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