The top reported proficiency rate is 48% in English language arts. The lowest is 37% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Springfield Middle School
Springfield Middle School sits in the small, rural town of Springfield, the oldest municipality in Livingston Parish. The town itself has a historic, small-town texture, surrounded by rivers and strawberry farms, and it falls within the Baton Rouge metro area. The school is one of three local public schools serving the community under the Livingston Parish Public Schools system.
This is a regular public school serving grades five through eight. The student body is predominantly white, with a Black student population making up the next largest group, and smaller shares of Hispanic students and students of two or more races. A substantial majority of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a figure that parents may want to keep in mind when considering the school’s resource context.
The most instructive measure of the school’s academic performance comes from the 2024-25 LEAP 2025 state assessments. In English language arts, roughly half of students scored at or above the proficient level. Social studies posted a similar rate. Science and math were lower, with math the weakest area, showing proficiency rates that many parents would find concerning. The school reports that math results fall within a range that suggests a notable challenge for that subject. A parent considering this school would be wise to ask the school directly about interventions and supports in math, because the clear weakness there sits alongside a relatively strong participation rate—nearly every enrolled student took the tests.
Because the school serves only middle grades, there is no graduation rate to report, which is expected for this grade band. Chronic absenteeism data and staff-to-student ratios were not available, so a parent will need to gather that information from the school or district directly. The district brief notes that Livingston Parish Public Schools has been growing and making facility investments. Voters approved a substantial bond measure in 2022 for new school construction, renovations, and technology upgrades, and the district has also undertaken a redistricting plan that took effect in the 2024-25 school year to balance enrollment across schools. That means some families may have seen their child’s school assignment change recently due to population growth. The district has also expanded career and technical education pathways at the high school level, which will matter to families thinking ahead beyond middle school.
The housing market in the Springfield area shows home values somewhat above the state benchmark. The town itself remains very small and predominantly rural, with slow, steady population growth. The school is located in or near the town center, but there is no significant pedestrian infrastructure; the built environment is low-density, and families will rely on driving. Major employers are not concentrated in Springfield itself; residents largely commute to Hammond or Baton Rouge for work.
For a family considering this school, the academic picture is mixed. English and social studies outcomes are solid enough, but the math and science numbers are clearly lower, and the math results in particular merit a direct conversation with the school about curriculum, instruction, and any targeted programs. The school serves a high-poverty student population, and the district has been investing in facilities and programs through tax increases and bond measures that directly affect local families. The setting is rural and quiet, with a historic downtown core, but few day-to-day amenities beyond what the school and surrounding community provide.
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