The top reported proficiency rate is 61% in Math. The lowest is 60% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Century Elem.
Century Elementary serves kindergarten through fourth grade in Nixa, a fast-growing suburb of Springfield that describes itself as a community with a hometown feel and modern amenities. The school is one of four elementary campuses in the Nixa Public Schools district and sits on a separate campus, as is typical for the district’s schools, which are spread across the city rather than clustered downtown.
The student body is predominantly white, with a modest share of students who are two or more races, a smaller Hispanic population, and very small numbers of Asian and Black students. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, meaning the school serves a mix of middle-income families alongside a meaningful segment of lower-income households. Data on students with Individualized Education Programs and English learners was not available in the profile.
On the Missouri Assessment Program, Century’s students performed at a level that places the school above the midpoint among districts in Christian County when looking at overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades. In math, third graders showed a proficiency rate that was above the midpoint for the county, while fourth graders reached a higher proficiency rate still. In English language arts, third graders performed at a level consistent with the school’s math showing, and fourth graders in ELA reached a proficiency rate that was the strongest of any tested group in the school. The pattern suggests that by the end of fourth grade, students are generally performing well, with a notable jump in English language arts from third to fourth grade.
The school’s enrollment is structured with a relatively even distribution across grades, with a smaller kindergarten cohort and slightly larger first and second grade groups. This may reflect the district’s growth, as Nixa has experienced sustained rapid population growth over recent decades and was named one of the best places to live in America by one national publication. New school construction elsewhere in the district, such as the recent opening of High Pointe Elementary, further signals that residential development is active.
Because Century serves only early elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and no chronic absenteeism data was available in the profile. The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and Title I status was not listed, so it is unclear whether it receives federal funding for high-poverty support.
Housing in the Nixa area is moderately priced compared to national averages, with home values and rents both slightly above the state benchmark. This reflects the community’s suburban appeal and growth trajectory, though it also means that families moving into the area should expect a competitive housing market in a place that continues to build out its infrastructure and school capacity.
For a parent considering this school, Century offers solid academic performance relative to other elementary schools in Christian County, particularly in fourth grade math and English language arts. The school appears to serve a predominantly white, middle-income population with a notable but not dominant share of low-income students. The surrounding community is suburban, auto-dependent, and growing quickly, with a Main Street civic core and event-driven street life. This is a school that fits families seeking a conventional elementary experience in a growing Springfield suburb with strong test results by county standards, but those looking for data on special education support or English learner services will want to follow up directly with the district.
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