Willard R-II

The Willard R-II school district in Missouri consists of 9 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is home to several standout schools, with Willard High School consistently ranking among the top 30 high schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The district also boasts high-performing elementary schools, such as Willard Central Elementary and Willard North Elementary, which are ranked among the top 121 and 115 elementary schools in Missouri, respectively.

Academically, the Willard R-II district outperforms the state average in most subject areas, particularly in biology, English II, and government. However, there is some variation in performance among the elementary schools, with Willard South Elementary struggling with lower proficiency rates. The district also exhibits a range in spending per student, from $8,784 at Willard Middle to $13,238 at Willard North Elementary, and student-teacher ratios, from 10.5 students per teacher at Willard North Elementary to 16.3 at Willard High School.

Overall, the Willard R-II school district appears to have several high-performing schools, particularly at the high school level, but there is also room for improvement, especially in addressing disparities in performance among the elementary schools and ensuring equitable distribution of resources across the district.