Springfield R-xii, MO - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Springfield R-xii

Springfield R-XII is the large public school district serving the city of Springfield and several surrounding communities in Greene County, Missouri. It is a comprehensive district covering pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade, and with an enrollment of roughly 24,000 students, it is by far the largest in the county. The district operates nearly 60 schools, including dozens of elementary schools, multiple middle schools, five comprehensive high schools (Central, Glendale, Hillcrest, Kickapoo, Parkview), an alternative high school, early childhood centers, and a gifted center. For families considering the area, this is a district where choice among schools within the system is a real factor; which elementary or high school a student attends depends on attendance boundaries but also on program offerings at different sites.

On state assessments, Springfield’s proficiency rates place it in the bottom quartile among Greene County’s seven districts. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or advanced across tested grades fell mostly in the low-to-mid 40 percent range, with third grade lower. In English language arts, rates were somewhat higher, generally in the low-to-mid 40s, again with third grade the weakest. Science results were similar, around 40 percent. These figures mean that a substantial portion of students are not meeting grade-level benchmarks. A parent looking at these scores should understand that district-wide averages mask variation between schools; some schools within Springfield likely perform above the district average, others below. The district does not currently report free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility or special education rates in the available data, so it is hard to gauge how much of this performance pattern is tied to poverty or other student needs.

The district has been active in making changes that affect day-to-day school experience. Voters approved a bond issue in April 2023 that funded facility upgrades such as HVAC, roofing, safety improvements, and classroom renovations across multiple schools, and it was structured so that the debt-service levy did not increase. That means capital improvements are happening without a property tax increase for residents. Separately, Springfield launched a middle school redesign beginning in the 2023-2024 school year that restructured bell schedules, expanded elective and exploratory offerings, and changed teaming structures. That is a direct, district-wide shift that every family with a middle-schooler will experience.

The student body is predominantly white, with substantial Black and Hispanic populations and a growing share of multiracial students. Asian and Native American groups are smaller but present. This is a diverse district by southwestern Missouri standards, though not as diverse as some large urban districts elsewhere. Housing costs in the district are moderate relative to the national median but vary widely by zip code. Values range from the mid-$100,000s in some Springfield neighborhoods to over $400,000 in the most affluent parts of town such as the 65809 area. Rents follow a similar spread. The district’s per-pupil spending is in the upper range among Greene County districts, above the county median, which likely reflects its size and the fixed costs of running a large system.

Notable gaps in the available data include the four-year graduation rate, which was not reported, and chronic absenteeism figures that appear suppressed. These are important metrics for understanding how well the district supports students through to completion and how many are missing substantial instructional time. A parent considering this district should ask the school administration directly about both, particularly the graduation rate for each comprehensive high school.

Springfield R-XII is a large, actively evolving district where academic achievement on state tests currently trails most surrounding districts, but where facility investment and program redesign are underway. Its size means families have many school options but also that quality can vary significantly by neighborhood and building. For a family that values choice, is comfortable asking questions about performance at the school level, and wants a district that is investing in its physical and instructional infrastructure, this is a setting worth exploring in person. Missing data on graduation and attendance are red flags that need clarification.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

24,267

Grades

PK–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 9%

Black 9%

White 70%

Asian 3%

Two+ 8%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

29%

54%

Gr 4

35%

62%

Gr 5

35%

67%

Gr 6

26%

59%

Gr 7

31%

57%

Gr 8

32%

60%

Math

Gr 3

25%

51%

Gr 4

30%

56%

Gr 5

22%

50%

Gr 6

28%

66%

Gr 7

31%

60%

Gr 8

28%

53%

Science

Gr 5

26%

58%

Gr 8

27%

55%

Schools in this District

57 schools are officially reported under this district.

CARVER MIDDLE

JUVENILE JUSTICE CTR.

WESTPORT MIDDLE SCHOOL

STUDY ALTERNATIVE HIGH

TRUMAN ELEM.

PLEASANT VIEW MIDDLE

PHELPS GIFTED CTR.

WILSON'S CREEK 5-6 INTER. CTR.

SHADY DELL EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR

DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY

ADAH FULBRIGHT EARLY CHILDHOOD

Arthur Mallory Early Childhood

MOCAP Attendance Center

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

35%

Grade 3

40%

Grade 4

34%

Grade 5

45%

Grade 6

44%

Grade 7

40%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

39%

Grade 3

46%

Grade 4

48%

Grade 5

41%

Grade 6

43%

Grade 7

46%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

39%

Grade 5

42%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$254,016

Year-over-year change+2.0%

Range across 13 ZIP codes$138K to $446K

vs. state typical0.96x

vs. national typical0.69x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (13 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
65803	Springfield	$190K	+1.7%	32.0%
65807	Springfield	$235K	+2.1%	14.0%
65804	Springfield	$268K	+1.8%	13.6%
65802	Springfield	$210K	+2.8%	13.4%
65810	Springfield	$352K	+1.6%	8.4%
65809	Springfield	$446K	+2.5%	8.3%
65619	Battlefield	$316K	+3.2%	2.9%
65648		$311K	+3.8%	2.4%
65806	Springfield	$138K	-0.5%	1.6%
65725	Pleasant Hope	$279K	+3.6%	1.4%
65721	Ozark	$319K	+0.4%	1.3%
65742	Rogersville	$327K	+3.6%	0.3%
65757	Strafford	$313K	+3.0%	0.2%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$1,246/mo

Year-over-year change+4.6%

Range across 8 ZIP codes$1,047 to $1,827/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (8 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
65803	Springfield	$1,077	+7.7%	32.0%
65807	Springfield	$1,257	+2.2%	14.0%
65804	Springfield	$1,327	+3.6%	13.6%
65802	Springfield	$1,116	+2.6%	13.4%
65810	Springfield	$1,827	+1.6%	8.4%
65619	Battlefield	$1,600	—	2.9%
65806	Springfield	$1,047	+4.2%	1.6%
65721	Ozark	$1,475	+4.9%	1.3%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$1,282/mo

Home price / national median income3.0x

Annual rent / national median income17.9%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$36/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$265,398 (+2.8% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

Data Currently Unavailable

Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

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