215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Willow Springs Middle School serves 377 students in grades 5-8.
Willow Springs Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Willow Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Willow Springs Middle School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
377 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Willow Springs Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Willow Springs Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#914 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
3%
7%
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Black
n/a
15%
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White
93%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.13
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Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Willow Springs Middle School's ranking?

Willow Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Willow Springs Middle School?

377 students attend Willow Springs Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Willow Springs Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Willow Springs Middle School?

Willow Springs Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Willow Springs Middle School offer ?

Willow Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8

What school district is Willow Springs Middle School part of?

Willow Springs Middle School is part of Willow Springs R-IV School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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