Public School Review - Established 2003

Springfield R-XII School District

1359 E. St. Louis
Springfield, MO 65802-3409
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (417) 523-0026
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Top Rankings

Springfield R-XII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 57 public schools serving 24,267 students in Springfield R-XII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Springfield R-XII School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
57 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
24,267 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
1,795 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Springfield R-XII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MO)
#268 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Springfield R-XII School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Springfield R-XII School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Springfield R-XII School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Springfield R-XII School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Springfield R-XII School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.51
# American Indian Students
165 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
817 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
2,279 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
2,106 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
9%
15%
# White Students
16,923 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
70%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
135 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,842 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
1,042
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
1,657
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,759
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,880
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,723
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,770
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,737
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,728
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,719
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,727
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,918
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,991
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,930
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,686
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,502 is higher than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,961 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$376 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Springfield R-XII School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$387 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Springfield R-XII School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,502
$15,066
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Springfield R-XII School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,961
$13,894
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Springfield R-XII School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Springfield R-XII School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4035 W Weaver Rd
Brookline, MO 65619
(417) 523-7800
Grades: 5-6
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
David Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3055 W Kildee Lane
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-5800
Grades: PK-4
| 339 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2102 W Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4000
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5005 S Farm Rd 135
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4500
Grades: PK-4
| 385 students
Rank: #55.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
420 E Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Rank: #66.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4100 S Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3600
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Sequiota Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3414 S Mentor Rd
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5400
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #88.
Hickory Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Grades: K-5
| 358 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3850 N Farm Rd 159
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2526 S Hillsboro
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #1111.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3710 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,918 students
Rank: #1212.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Grades: 6-12
| 1,449 students
Rank: #1313.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
York Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2100 Nichols
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #1616.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2120 Barataria
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4800
Grades: K-5
| 387 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Cowden Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2927 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 269 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Robberson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 E Kearney
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1800
Grades: K-5
| 165 students
Rank: #1919.
Hickory Hills Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 427 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Delaware Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1505 S Delaware
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 346 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2352 S Weaver
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
Rank: #20 - 2220. - 22.
Pittman Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2934 E Bennett
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4700
Grades: K-5
| 238 students
Rank: #2323.
Glendale High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 S Ingram Mill
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-8900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,369 students
Rank: #2424.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #2525.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Grades: K-5
| 176 students
Rank: #2626.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3745 S Broadway
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 384 students
Rank: #2727.
Bingham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2126 E. Cherry
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3400
Grades: K-5
| 395 students
Rank: #2828.
Reed Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 N Lyon
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 509 students
Rank: #2929.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3325 W Battlefield
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 632 students
Rank: #3030.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2524 S. Golden
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3800
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #3131.
Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
732 W Talmage
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #3232.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2403 S Holland
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4100
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Rank: #3333.
Jeffries Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4051 S Scenic
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #3434.
Parkview High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
516 W Meadowmere
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,274 students
Rank: #3535.
Jarrett Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
840 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 523-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 501 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Springfield R-XII School District?
Springfield R-XII School District manages 57 public schools serving 24,267 students.
What is the rank of Springfield R-XII School District?
Springfield R-XII School District is ranked #278 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Springfield R-XII School District?
70% of Springfield R-XII School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Springfield R-XII School District?
Springfield R-XII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Springfield R-XII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,961 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 57 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 24,267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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