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WILLARD INTERMEDIATE-SOUTH

630 S.MILLER, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802WILLARD R-II →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–06Non-Charter
325
Students
Total enrolled
$11,445
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 20% vs nat'l
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 18% vs nat'l
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 19% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 325 students in grades 05–06 in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri.
20% below average funding
District spends $11,445 per pupil, 20% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

WILLARD INTERMEDIATE-SOUTH is a mid-sized middle in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, serving grades 05–06 with 325 students. The district invests $11,445 per student — 20% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 45% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at WILLARD INTERMEDIATE-SOUTH

325
Total Students
12.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
45%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution159 male · 166 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility45%
National avg 52% · 146 students
Student Composition
73%
13%
Asian2%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino13%
Black5%
Multiracial6%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 293201003354

Academic Outcomes at WILLARD INTERMEDIATE-SOUTH

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 30th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 65802

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,445Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,445
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,036
Student Support$2,174
Administration$1,373
Operations$1,717
Other$1,144
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,445 spent per student, an estimated $5,070 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
39%
48%
State government
38.5%
Local (property tax)
47.5%
Federal programs
13.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,445/student, 20% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
WILLARD ORCHARD HILLS ELEMWILLARD CENTRAL ELEM.WILLARD SOUTH ELEM.WILLARD NORTH ELEM.
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Middle
WILLARD MIDDLEWILLARD INTERMEDIATE NORTH
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High School
WILLARD HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 06
Location—
CountyGreene County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictWILLARD R-II →
Phone: (417)742-5440
NCES ID: 293201003354
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in SPRINGFIELD seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in WILLARD R-II
High
WILLARD HIGH
1,381 students · 09–12
● 52 opp29% FRL
Mid
WILLARD MIDDLE
741 students · 07–08
● 52 opp32% FRL
Elem
WILLARD ORCHARD HILLS ELEM
424 students · PK–04
● 40 opp42% FRL
Elem
WILLARD CENTRAL ELEM.
414 students · PK–04
● 40 opp40% FRL
Mid
WILLARD INTERMEDIATE NORTH
398 students · 05–06
● 52 opp31% FRL
Elem
WILLARD SOUTH ELEM.
391 students · PK–04
● 40 opp52% FRL
Elem
WILLARD NORTH ELEM.
332 students · PK–04
● 52 opp42% FRL
Elem
WILLARD EAST ELEM.
326 students · PK–04
● 52 opp33% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
630 S.MILLER, SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.