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#2127 of 2,221 schools in MO

Greene Valley School

School · Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled · Springfield, MO

A Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1601 E PYTHIAN, Springfield, MO 65802

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 25% proficient (2022)
  • 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness2.7Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5.4:1
Chronic Absenteeism55.3%

Students at Greene Valley School score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 25% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
30%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2018
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2019
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

73.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Greene Valley 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Bike 51Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,380/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$51,080

Median home value

$162,400

Median rent

$900/mo

College educated

25.6%

Homeownership

56.9%

Poverty rate

16.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Mocap Attendance CenterEnrollment path unverified6.9K–120.7 mi885Compare →
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled

Schools in district
35
Rank in district
#3 of 8
District spending per student
The source marked this value as not applicable.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Greene Valley School is listed in MO SCHLS FOR THE SEV DISABLED; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Greene Valley School

Greene Valley School is a public school in Springfield, MO, part of Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled, serving approximately 38 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,127 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Greene Valley School

What grades does Greene Valley School serve?

Greene Valley School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Greene Valley School?

Greene Valley School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Greene Valley School?

The student-teacher ratio at Greene Valley School is 5.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Greene Valley School rank in MO?

Greene Valley School ranks #2,127 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Greene Valley School's MySchoolScout rating?

Greene Valley School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Greene Valley School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Greene Valley School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Greene Valley School a charter school?

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

Is Greene Valley School a Title I school?

No, Greene Valley School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greene Valley School?

73.7% of students at Greene Valley 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Type
special_ed
Setting
Midsize City
County
Greene County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
55.3%
Area population (ZIP 65802)
46,005
Area average commute
18.9 min
Area median age
32.1
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 65802; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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