Serving 411 students in grades 5-6, Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr.'s student population of 411 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
411 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
80%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr.'s ranking?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. is ranked #70 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr.?
411 students attend Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr.?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. offer ?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. part of?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Ctr. is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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