Willard R-ii School District
School District · Willard, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,953
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
6.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 3 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,953
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Willard R-ii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Willard R-ii 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.
Willard North Elem.
Willard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Willard East Elem.
Willard · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Willard Central Elem.
Springfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#160 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.5
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,953
$1,574 vs Missouri median
District size
4,648 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Willard R-ii ranks #160 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Willard R-ii's schools with real test data average 6.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Willard North Elem. (8.5/10), Willard East Elem. (8.1/10), and Willard Central Elem. (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 41% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.0 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 Willard R-ii schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Willard R-ii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Willard North Elem. | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Willard East Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Willard Central Elem. | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Willard Orchard Hills Elem | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Willard High | 6.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Willard Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Willard Intermediate North | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Willard Intermediate-south | 5.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Willard South Elem. | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Willard R-ii
Willard R-ii is a Willard, Missouri school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,648 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $10,953 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.8/10, Willard R-ii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Willard North Elem., which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Willard R-ii students show an average math proficiency of 51.4% and ELA proficiency of 56.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Willard R-ii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Willard R-ii with test data.
Schools in Willard R-ii
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Willard
- Total Enrollment
- 4,648
- Teachers (FTE)
- 351
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Willard R-ii?
Willard R-ii has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Willard R-ii?
The average composite rating for Willard R-ii is 6.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Willard R-ii?
Willard R-ii spends $10,953 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Willard R-ii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Willard R-ii is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Willard R-ii?
Willard North Elem. is the highest-rated school in Willard R-ii with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Willard R-ii?
Across schools in Willard R-ii with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Willard R-ii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Willard R-ii has an average school rating of 6.8/10 across 9 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
- 6.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.1%
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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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