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#763 of 1,288 schools in LA
Springfield Middle School
Middle School · Livingston Parish · Springfield, LA
A Livingston Parish middle school where students score 32 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P.O.Box 40, Springfield, LA 70462
- Math 44% vs LA 32% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Springfield Middle School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Springfield Middle 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Livingston Parish
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 5–8 | Not available | 650 | Compare → |
| Denham Springs Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 899 | Compare → |
| North Corbin Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 604 | Compare → |
| Walker Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 511 | Compare → |
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
- #35 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 Middle School is listed in Livingston Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springfield Middle School
Springfield Middle School is a public middle school in Springfield, LA, part of Livingston Parish, serving approximately 410 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springfield Middle School
What grades does Springfield Middle School serve?
Springfield Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Springfield Middle School?
Springfield Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springfield Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springfield Middle School rank in LA?
Springfield Middle School ranks #763 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Springfield Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Springfield Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springfield Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Springfield Middle School a charter school?
No, Springfield Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Springfield Middle School a Title I school?
No, Springfield Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springfield Middle School?
72.0% of students at Springfield Middle 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Livingston Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (225) 294-3306
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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