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#1601 of 2,221 schools in MO
Willard Intermediate-south
Middle School · Willard R-ii · Springfield, MO
A Willard R-ii middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
630 S.MILLER, Springfield, MO 65802
- Math 41% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs MO 45% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willard Intermediate-south score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2021, reaching 38% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Willard Intermediate-south 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westport Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Carver MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 632 | Compare → |
| New Covenant AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 694 | Compare → |
| Moca-sEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–12 | 4.5 mi | 1,747 | 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.
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.
Willard R-ii
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $10,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willard Intermediate-south is listed in WILLARD R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willard Intermediate-south
Willard Intermediate-south is a public middle school in Springfield, MO, part of Willard R-ii, serving approximately 289 students in grades 5th-6th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,601 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willard Intermediate-south
What grades does Willard Intermediate-south serve?
Willard Intermediate-south serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Willard Intermediate-south?
Willard Intermediate-south has an enrollment of approximately 289 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willard Intermediate-south?
The student-teacher ratio at Willard Intermediate-south is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willard Intermediate-south rank in MO?
Willard Intermediate-south ranks #1,601 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Willard Intermediate-south's MySchoolScout rating?
Willard Intermediate-south has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Willard Intermediate-south?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willard Intermediate-south has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Willard Intermediate-south a charter school?
No, Willard Intermediate-south is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willard Intermediate-south a Title I school?
No, Willard Intermediate-south is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willard Intermediate-south?
44.6% of students at Willard Intermediate-south 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 289
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Greene County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.5%
- Phone
- (417) 742-5440
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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)
- State assessments · 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.
- 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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