Serving 289 students in grades 5-6, Willard Intermediate-south ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 289 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Willard Intermediate-south's student population of 289 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
289 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Willard Intermediate-south ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Willard Intermediate-south is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1472 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Willard Intermediate-south's ranking?
Willard Intermediate-south is ranked #1472 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Willard Intermediate-south?
289 students attend Willard Intermediate-south.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Willard Intermediate-south students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Willard Intermediate-south?
Willard Intermediate-south has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Willard Intermediate-south offer ?
Willard Intermediate-south offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Willard Intermediate-south part of?
Willard Intermediate-south is part of Willard R-II School District.
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