Springfield R-xii School District
School District · Springfield, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
54
34 elem, 10 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,461
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
54
34 elem, 10 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,461
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Springfield R-xii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Springfield R-xii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Pershing Elem.
Springfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Pleasant View Elem.
Springfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Bingham Elem.
Springfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#172 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.4
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,461
+$1,934 vs Missouri median
District size
24,267 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Springfield R-xii ranks #172 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Springfield R-xii's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 51 schools. Its top-rated schools are Pershing Elem. (9.1/10), Pleasant View Elem. (8.8/10), and Bingham Elem. (8.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.1/10 despite 54% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Springfield R-xii schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Springfield R-xii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (51 of 54). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pershing Elem. | 9.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Pleasant View Elem. | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Bingham Elem. | 8.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Central High | 8.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Carver Middle | 8.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Watkins Elem. | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | York Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Bissett Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Mcgregor Elem. | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Jeffries Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
See all 54 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Springfield R-xii
Springfield R-xii is a Springfield, Missouri school district serving 54 schools. The district educates 24,267 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $14,461 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Springfield R-xii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Pershing Elem., which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Springfield R-xii students show an average math proficiency of 40.5% and ELA proficiency of 47.9%.
The district includes 34 elementary schools , 10 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Springfield R-xii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Springfield R-xii with test data.
Schools in Springfield R-xii
54 schools Elementary Schools 34
Middle Schools 10
High Schools 5
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Springfield
- Total Enrollment
- 24,267
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,799
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Springfield R-xii?
Springfield R-xii has 54 schools in total — 34 elementary, 10 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Springfield R-xii?
The average composite rating for Springfield R-xii is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Springfield R-xii?
Springfield R-xii spends $14,461 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Springfield R-xii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Springfield R-xii is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Springfield R-xii?
Pershing Elem. is the highest-rated school in Springfield R-xii with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Springfield R-xii?
Across schools in Springfield R-xii with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Springfield R-xii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Springfield R-xii has an average school rating of 6.7/10 across 54 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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