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#566 of 1,288 schools in LA

Top 44% in state

Springfield High School

High School · Livingston Parish · Springfield, LA

A Livingston Parish high school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P.O. Box 39, Springfield, LA 70462

  • Math 15% vs LA 36% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs LA 44% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.3Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15% (2025 LEAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49% (2025 LEAP)
Math vs. State Avg-21.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.6 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 LEAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2025 LEAP)
vs. Expected-9.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation32.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.8:1
District spending per student$12,047
Chronic Absenteeism19.2%

Students at Springfield High School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

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2025 LEAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
36%(2025 LEAP)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 LEAP)
School
State
44%(2025 LEAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2020, to 32% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
77%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2018
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
15%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 32 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Springfield High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: High1,613/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$62,520

Median home value

$238,000

Median rent

$1,393/mo

College educated

19.9%

Homeownership

91.2%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
32.1% participation·State avg: 2.1 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics8sports offered
4 boys'·4 girls'·8 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Livingston Parish

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Doyle High SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.96–12Not available689Compare →
French Settlement High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.07–12Not available481Compare →
Holden High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–12Not available692Compare →
Live Oak High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.29–12Not available1,391Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Livingston Parish

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#23 of 43
District spending per student
$12,047NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springfield High School is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springfield High School

Springfield High School is a public high school in Springfield, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 427 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #566 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springfield High School

What grades does Springfield High School serve?

Springfield High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Springfield High School?

Springfield High School has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Springfield High School is 13.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springfield High School rank in LA?

Springfield High School ranks #566 of 1,288 schools in LA.

What is Springfield High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Springfield High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Springfield High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield High School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Springfield High School a charter school?

No, Springfield High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springfield High School a Title I school?

No, Springfield High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springfield High School?

65.3% of students at Springfield High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
427
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Livingston Parish
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 70462)
5,428
Area average commute
41.3 min
Area median age
38.7
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70462; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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