Summary:
The Willow Springs, Missouri school district consists of three schools: Willow Springs Elementary, Willow Springs High, and Willow Springs Middle. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with some variation in academic performance and socioeconomic factors across the schools.
Willow Springs Middle School stands out as a strong performer, ranking 179 out of 459 Missouri middle schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms the state average in mathematics and science proficiency, with 61.6% of 5th graders proficient or better in mathematics compared to the state average of 39.1%. In contrast, Willow Springs High School has experienced a recent decline in performance, dropping from a 4-star rating in 2020-2021 to a 2-star rating in 2022-2023.
Socioeconomic factors also play a role, with Willow Springs Elementary having the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 71.81%, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. This school also has relatively lower test scores compared to the state average, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic performance that warrants further investigation. Overall, the Willow Springs R-IV district offers a mix of academic performance, with standout results at the middle school level and areas for improvement at the elementary and high school levels.
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