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 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Springfield R-XII School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), 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
2,477 Schools
# Students
24,267 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
1,795 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Springfield R-XII School District, which is ranked within the top 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 96% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#248 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
96%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.50
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
9%
15%
% White
70%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,502 is higher 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 $15,961 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$376 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$387 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,502
$15,081
Spending / Student
$15,961
$13,908
Best Springfield R-XII School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4035 W Weaver Rd
Brookline, MO 65619
(417) 523-7800
Brookline, MO 65619
(417) 523-7800
Gr: 5-6 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
420 E Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-7200
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2102 W Farm Rd 182
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4000
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4000
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mcbride Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5005 S Farm Rd 135
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4500
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-4500
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
David Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3055 W Kildee Lane
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-5800
Springfield, MO 65810
(417) 523-5800
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Sequiota Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3414 S Mentor Rd
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5400
Gr: K-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #77.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4100 S Fremont
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3600
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3600
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Hickory Hills Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Gr: K-5 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3850 N Farm Rd 159
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wilder Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2526 S Hillsboro
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-5300
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1111.
Pershing Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Kickapoo High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3710 S Jefferson
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-8500
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,918 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Pershing Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2120 Ventura
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-2400
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
York Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 Nichols
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3000
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1515.
Hickory Hills Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4650 E. State Hwy Yy
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Glendale High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2727 S Ingram Mill
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-8900
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,369 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Pleasant View Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Gr: K-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
423 E Central
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-9600
Gr: 6-12 | 1,449 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1919.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2120 Barataria
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4800
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4800
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Pittman Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2934 E Bennett
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4700
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4700
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Robberson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 E Kearney
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1800
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-1800
Gr: K-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Carver Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3325 W Battlefield
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2323.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2524 S. Golden
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3800
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3800
Gr: K-5 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2424.
Cowden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2927 S Kimbrough
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3500
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Pleasant View Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2210 E State Hwy Aa
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2626.
Reed Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 N Lyon
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Delaware Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1505 S Delaware
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3700
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2352 S Weaver
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4300
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #2929.
Horace Mann Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3745 S Broadway
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4400
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #3030.
Bingham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2126 E. Cherry
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3400
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3400
Gr: K-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Holland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2403 S Holland
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4100
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-4100
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Watkins Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
732 W Talmage
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5000
Springfield, MO 65803
(417) 523-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3333.
Sunshine Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
421 E Sunshine
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-5200
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-5200
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3434.
Rountree Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1333 E Grand
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4900
Springfield, MO 65804
(417) 523-4900
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3535.
Jeffries Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4051 S Scenic
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3900
Springfield, MO 65807
(417) 523-3900
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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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 #267 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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%), 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 $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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