Serving 424 students in grades 5-6, Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center 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 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- 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. Center 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. Center's student population of 424 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center 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. Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. 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
17:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
78%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center's ranking?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center 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. Center?
424 students attend Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center offer ?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center part of?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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