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Willow Springs High

Summary:

Willow Springs High is a public high school serving 387 students in grades 9-12 in Willow Springs, Missouri, which is part of the Willow Springs R-IV School District. While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and spends more per student than some nearby schools, it has consistently underperformed academically compared to the state and surrounding districts.

Willow Springs High has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.25%) compared to nearby schools, and a high percentage of students (around 54%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status. The school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is well below the state and district averages, with only 13.9% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to the state average of 41.5% and the district average of 33.3%. This underperformance is reflected in the school's declining statewide ranking, dropping from 98 out of 358 Missouri high schools in 2020-2021 to 232 out of 352 in 2022-2023.

When comparing Willow Springs High to nearby schools like Mountain Grove High, West Plains Senior High, and Liberty Senior High, it generally underperforms on academic measures, despite its lower student-teacher ratio and higher spending per student. The high percentage of low-income students and the school's relatively low statewide ranking suggest that socioeconomic factors may be playing a significant role in Willow Springs High's academic performance, and addressing these challenges will likely require a multifaceted approach.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 215 W Fourth St
       Willow Springs, MO  65793-1118

(417) 469-2114

District: Willow Springs R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
232nd of 352 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,917 Help


Feeder schools for Willow Springs High:

Elementary:    Willow Springs Elementary
Middle:    Willow Springs Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  11.0 Help
Number of students:  387

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Hispanic:
3.4%
Two or more races:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Willow Springs High ranks worse than 65.9% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.42. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Willow Springs High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.2%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Willow Springs High is 11. (See more...)
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Compare Willow Springs High employs 34.8 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Willow Springs High is $11,917.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Willow Springs High:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Springs High 232nd of 352 Missouri public high schools. (See Willow Springs High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Willow Springs R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Willow Springs R-IV 183rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Willow Springs High

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Rank History for all students at Willow Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.06 185th 534 65.4%
2007 35.42 407th 538 24.3%
2008 25.30 458th 539 15.0%
2009 53.94 202nd 507 60.2%
2010 81.06 15th 516 97.1%
2011 68.98 85th 528 83.9%
2012 76.33 39th 522 92.5%
2013 51.23 238th 523 54.5%
2014 52.22 227th 521 56.4%
2015 59.99 168th 504 66.7%
2016 54.98 165th 401 58.9%
2017 55.00 188th 404 53.5%
2018 41.34 267th 468 42.9%
2019 44.46 242nd 460 47.4%
2021 61.63 98th 358 72.6%
2022 29.95 247th 361 31.6%
2023 32.42 232nd 352 34.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Willow Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.25 134th 382 64.9%
2019 51.22 145th 368 60.6%
2021 71.14 47th 255 81.6%
2022 42.09 138th 250 44.8%
2023 44.40 129th 268 51.9%
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Rank History for White students at Willow Springs High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.25 288th 440 34.5%
2019 36.82 269th 430 37.4%
2021 43.37 150th 309 51.5%
2022 23.70 244th 310 21.3%
2023 24.95 227th 302 24.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Willow Springs High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 396 396
1992 398 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1993 386 1 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 396
1994 382 4 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 394
1995 375 3 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1996 375 3 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 387
1997 370 4 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 380
1998 356 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1999 386 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2000 397 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 399
2001 393 1 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2002 378 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2003 378 1 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 385
2004 370 1 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 380
2005 368 2 8 1 2 n/a n/a 0 381
2006 355 1 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2007 370 1 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 375
2008 381 1 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 390
2009 342 1 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 350
2010 334 2 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 347
2011 331 2 4 4 1 0 0 0 342
2012 356 5 3 2 2 0 0 0 368
2013 363 5 2 3 1 0 1 0 375
2014 387 4 2 3 2 0 1 0 399
2015 383 2 0 6 1 0 1 0 393
2016 388 2 0 7 2 0 3 0 402
2017 397 3 2 5 4 0 2 0 413
2018 402 5 4 4 5 0 2 0 422
2019 385 4 3 4 5 0 2 0 403
2020 379 1 6 9 3 0 2 0 400
2021 361 2 6 12 1 1 6 0 389
2022 359 3 7 14 2 0 12 0 397
2023 357 2 4 13 3 0 8 0 387

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Willow Springs High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 396 24.1 16.4 n/a
1992 404 24.2 16.6 n/a
1993 396 23.0 17.2 n/a
1994 394 23.6 16.7 0
1995 387 24.1 16.1 n/a
1996 387 24.1 16.1 n/a
1997 380 25.9 14.7 27.4
1998 361 26.5 13.6 28.3
1999 389 27.5 14.1 39.6
2000 399 28.4 14.0 36.1
2001 397 28.5 13.9 38.8
2002 385 30.4 12.7 45.5
2003 385 30.4 12.7 45.5
2004 380 29.1 13.1 41.6
2005 381 27.6 13.8 42.5
2006 364 28.1 13.0 42.6
2007 375 27.1 13.8 46.7
2008 390 29.7 13.1 45.9
2009 350 29.1 12.0 47.7
2010 347 30.2 11.4 54.2
2011 342 30.1 11.3 46.2
2012 368 31.1 11.8 53.8
2013 375 31.4 11.9 57.6
2014 399 33.3 11.9 63.9
2015 393 34.0 11.5 65.6
2016 402 34.0 11.8 60
2017 413 34.3 12.0 56.2
2018 422 34.3 12.2 60.7
2019 403 32.8 12.2 59.6
2020 400 35.3 11.3 61
2021 389 34.9 11.1 53.2
2022 397 34.7 11.4 54.9
2023 387 34.8 11.0 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Willow Springs High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 396 24.1 16.4 n/a
1992 404 24.2 16.6 n/a
1993 396 23.0 17.2 n/a
1994 394 23.6 16.7 0
1995 387 24.1 16.1 n/a
1996 387 24.1 16.1 n/a
1997 380 25.9 14.7 27.4
1998 361 26.5 13.6 28.3
1999 389 27.5 14.1 39.6
2000 399 28.4 14.0 36.1
2001 397 28.5 13.9 38.8
2002 385 30.4 12.7 45.5
2003 385 30.4 12.7 45.5
2004 380 29.1 13.1 41.6
2005 381 27.6 13.8 42.5
2006 364 28.1 13.0 42.6
2007 375 27.1 13.8 46.7
2008 390 29.7 13.1 45.9
2009 350 29.1 12.0 47.7
2010 347 30.2 11.4 54.2
2011 342 30.1 11.3 46.2
2012 368 31.1 11.8 53.8
2013 375 31.4 11.9 57.6
2014 399 33.3 11.9 63.9
2015 393 34.0 11.5 65.6
2016 402 34.0 11.8 60
2017 413 34.3 12.0 56.2
2018 422 34.3 12.2 60.7
2019 403 32.8 12.2 59.6
2020 400 35.3 11.3 61
2021 389 34.9 11.1 53.2
2022 397 34.7 11.4 54.9
2023 387 34.8 11.0 51.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Willow Springs High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $375 (3.6%) $10,001 (96.4%) $10,375
2020 $809 (7.7%) $9,652 (92.3%) $10,461
2021 $585 (5.6%) $9,917 (94.4%) $10,502
2022 $1,671 (14.0%) $10,246 (86.0%) $11,917

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Willow Springs High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 242nd of 460 High schoolsRanks 232nd of 352 High schools
 13.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
End of Course Algebra I (Willow Springs High)21.813.9
 7.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Willow Springs R-IV)31.733.3
 1.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%
End of Course Biology I (Willow Springs High)4133.7
 7.3%
   End of Course Biology I (Willow Springs R-IV)4133.7
 7.3%
   End of Course Biology I (Missouri)39.238.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students403387
 4%
African American42
 50%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic413
 225%
Pacific Islander00
White385357
 7.3%
Two or More Races28
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.6%51.7%
 7.9%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Willow Springs High

In the 2022-23 school year, 387 students attended Willow Springs High.

Willow Springs High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Willow Springs Elementary
Middle : Willow Springs Middle

Students at Willow Springs High are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Willow Springs High ranks 232nd of 352 Missouri high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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