Serving 460 students in grades 5-6, Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 460 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center's student population of 460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
4%
15%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center's ranking?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center is ranked #70 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center?
460 students attend Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center offer ?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center part of?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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