Willow Springs R-IV School District

215 W 4th Street
Willow Springs, MO 65793-1118
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Willow Springs R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,287 students in Willow Springs R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Willow Springs R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,287 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

District Rank

Willow Springs R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#199 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Willow Springs R-IV  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Willow Springs R-IV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Willow Springs R-IV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥95%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Willow Springs R-IV  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.13
0.49
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
1,198 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
35 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
61
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
87
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
103
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
85
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
115
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
90
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,857 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,133 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Willow Springs R-IV  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Willow Springs R-IV  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,857
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Willow Springs R-IV  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$10,133
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Willow Springs R-IV  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Willow Springs R-IV School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Springs High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Grades: 5-8
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2474
Grades: PK-4
| 526 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Willow Springs R-IV School District?
Willow Springs R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,287 students.
What is the rank of Willow Springs R-IV School District?
Willow Springs R-IV School District is ranked #181 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Springs R-IV School District?
93% of Willow Springs R-IV School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willow Springs R-IV School District?
Willow Springs R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Willow Springs R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,133 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,287 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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