Very Good
#549 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 25% in state
Robberson Elem.
Elementary School · Springfield R-xii · Springfield, MO
A Springfield R-xii elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 E KEARNEY, Springfield, MO 65803
- Math 41% vs MO 45% (2024)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robberson Elem. score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (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 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.2%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Robberson Elem. 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$46,539
Median home value
$158,200
Median rent
$890/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
53.4%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayspring Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 191 | Compare → |
| Fremont Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 390 | Compare → |
| Weller Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Christian Schools of SpringfieldPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–7 | 1.1 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Springfield R-xii
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #14 of 53
- District spending per student
- $14,461NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robberson Elem. is listed in SPRINGFIELD R-XII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robberson Elem.
Robberson Elem. is a public elementary school in Springfield, MO, part of Springfield R-xii, serving approximately 165 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #549 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robberson Elem.
What grades does Robberson Elem. serve?
Robberson Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Robberson Elem.?
Robberson Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 165 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robberson Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Robberson Elem. is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robberson Elem. rank in MO?
Robberson Elem. ranks #549 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Robberson Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Robberson Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Robberson Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robberson Elem. has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Robberson Elem. a charter school?
No, Robberson Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robberson Elem. a Title I school?
No, Robberson Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robberson Elem.?
84.2% of students at Robberson Elem. 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 165
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Greene County
- Phone
- (417) 523-1800
- Area population (ZIP 65803)
- 43,159
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 MAP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 65803; 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, 2009-2024, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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