Winfield R-IV

The Winfield R-IV school district in Missouri serves students from preschool through 12th grade across 4 schools: Winfield High School, Winfield Middle School, Winfield Elementary School, and Winfield Intermediate School. While the district faces some challenges, such as below-average test scores and high chronic absenteeism rates, there are also bright spots, including the consistent improvement at Winfield Middle School.

Winfield Middle School stands out as the highest-rated school in the district, with a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a steadily improving statewide ranking, moving from 271st out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2021-2022 to 200th out of 451 in 2023-2024. In contrast, Winfield High School has a lower statewide ranking but a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 91.0% and a low dropout rate of 1.1%, suggesting the school is effectively supporting students and helping them complete their high school education.

The district as a whole faces challenges, such as low proficiency rates on standardized tests, ranging from around 20% to 50% across different subject areas and grade levels. Additionally, all the schools in the district have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 39.33% at Winfield High to 56.75% at Winfield Intermediate, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The district should also address the high chronic absenteeism rates, around 26.7% across all schools, as this can significantly impact student learning and achievement.