For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,171 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 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), 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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,171 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
113 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Willow Springs R-IV 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#273 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,833 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,137 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,833
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,137
$14,008
Best Willow Springs R-IV School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Springs Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2474
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-2474
Gr: PK-4 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Willow Springs Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 W Fourth St
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Willow Springs, MO 65793
(417) 469-3211
Gr: 5-8 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 1,171 students.
What is the rank of Willow Springs R-IV School District?
Willow Springs R-IV School District is ranked #272 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.
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, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 10:1, 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 $11,137 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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