The top reported proficiency rate is 50% in Science. The lowest is 41% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Field Elem.
Field Elementary is a regular public school in Springfield, Missouri, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the Springfield R-XII district, the large regional system. For a family looking at this school, the academic picture is mixed, and the context of the district and town matters.
Springfield itself is a mid-sized hub. It functions as the region’s center for healthcare, retail, and logistics, and it hosts major corporate headquarters as well as several universities. The economy is broad, and the city’s population has grown modestly in recent years. The school’s neighborhood sits within the city’s south-central area, where housing values are in a range that is broadly comparable to the state benchmark. Rents and home prices are moderate relative to national averages, and the overall cost of living is not unusually high for a Midwestern city of this size. A parent considering Field should know that the school is a neighborhood elementary, not a magnet or charter, and that it draws its students from the surrounding residential blocks.
Academically, the most recent state assessment results offer a clear but uneven view. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or above rose as grade level increased: the third-grade rate was the lowest of the three tested grades, fourth grade climbed above that, and fifth grade reached a higher mark. In English language arts, the pattern was similar but with a stronger finish—fifth graders posted a proficiency rate that was noticeably higher than the rates in the earlier grades. Science is tested only in fifth grade, and that cohort hit a point at which half of students met the proficiency bar. Across all tested subjects and grades, the school’s overall proficiency index placed below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Greene County. That comparison set includes eight districts, and the index is the average of all reported proficiency rates. For a school with a student body that is predominantly white and where a moderate share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, the performance is not standing out in the local context, but it is also not at the bottom. A parent may want to ask how the school supports students who are not yet at the proficient mark, particularly in the lower grades where the numbers are weaker.
The student population is around a size typical for an elementary school in this district. Most students are white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Asian, Black, multiracial, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. The proportion of students from low-income households, as measured by free and reduced-price lunch eligibility, is under a third. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the profile, which is a gap a family would want to fill by speaking directly with the school or district. The school does not appear to have a Title I designation in the data, though the exact status was not reported.
At the district level, Springfield R-XII has made some notable moves. Voters approved a bond issue that funds facility improvements across the district—HVAC, roofing, safety upgrades, classroom renovations—without raising property taxes. That affects physical conditions at Field and other schools. The district also implemented a middle school redesign, changing schedules and elective offerings. Since Field feeds into those middle schools, this matters for families planning ahead. Neither change is specific to Field, but both shape the environment families will experience over time.
The profile lacks several pieces that would round out the picture. There is no information on discipline rates, teacher staffing ratios, or chronic absenteeism. Course access does not apply at this grade band. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to consider. The absence of these metrics is not unusual for an elementary school, but it does mean a parent will need to rely on school visits and conversations with the principal to understand climate and support structures.
Field Elementary presents as a solidly typical neighborhood school within a large district. Its test results show room for growth, particularly in early-grade math and reading. The community context is stable, the district is investing in facilities, and the housing market is accessible relative to many other parts of the country. A family that values a local, walkable school with a manageable socioeconomic profile and wants to be engaged in their child’s academic progress may find it a comfortable fit. Those looking for top-quartile academic performance or specialized programming would want to explore further.
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