Excellent
#302 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 14% in state
Willow Springs Middle
Middle School · Willow Springs R-iv · Willow Springs, MO
A Willow Springs R-iv middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
215 W FOURTH ST, Willow Springs, MO 65793
- Math 55% vs MO 47% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs MO 44% (2025)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Willow Springs Middle score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 49% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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 44 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Willow Springs Middle 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average628/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Willow Springs), 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
$54,101
Median home value
$131,500
Median rent
$673/mo
College educated
11.8%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65793; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Willow Springs R-iv
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $11,657NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Willow Springs Middle is listed in WILLOW SPRINGS R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Willow Springs Middle
Willow Springs Middle is a public middle school in Willow Springs, MO, part of Willow Springs R-iv, serving approximately 361 students in grades 5th-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #302 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Willow Springs Middle
What grades does Willow Springs Middle serve?
Willow Springs Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Willow Springs Middle?
Willow Springs Middle has an enrollment of approximately 361 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Willow Springs Middle is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Willow Springs Middle rank in MO?
Willow Springs Middle ranks #302 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Willow Springs Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Willow Springs Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Willow Springs Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Willow Springs Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Willow Springs Middle a charter school?
No, Willow Springs Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Willow Springs Middle a Title I school?
No, Willow Springs Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Willow Springs Middle?
68.7% of students at Willow Springs Middle 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
- 361
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Howell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (417) 469-3211
- Area population (ZIP 65793)
- 5,679
- Area average commute
- 19.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 65793; 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
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