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Willow Springs R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,240 students in Willow Springs R-IV 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 Willow Springs R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,240 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
114 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willow Springs R-IV School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#277 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
93%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,231 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,517 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,231
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,517
$13,908
Best Willow Springs R-IV School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2474
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2474
Grades: PK-4
| 478 students
Rank: #22.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Grades: 5-8
| 361 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Springs High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2114
Grades: 9-12
| 401 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Willow Springs R-IV School District?
Willow Springs R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,240 students.
What is the rank of Willow Springs R-IV School District?
Willow Springs R-IV School District is ranked #277 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willow Springs R-IV School District?
93% of Willow Springs R-IV School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willow Springs R-IV School District?
Willow Springs R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Willow Springs R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,517 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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