The top reported proficiency rate is 35% in English language arts. The lowest is 17% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Fremont Elem.
Fremont Elementary serves students from preschool through fifth grade in north Springfield, operating as a regular public school within the Springfield R-XII district. The school is one of many neighborhood elementary options spread across the mid-sized regional hub of Springfield, a city that functions as the commercial, medical, and educational center of southwest Missouri.
The student body is diverse in its composition. White students form the largest group, while a substantial share of students are Black, and notable populations identify as Hispanic or of two or more races. A very high proportion of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in a context where economic disadvantage is widespread. This economic reality is important context for the academic results discussed below.
On the Missouri Assessment Program, the school’s proficiency rates across third through fifth grade in both math and English language arts fall well below the midpoint for elementary schools statewide. In math, performance declines as grade levels rise, with the fifth-grade cohort showing a particularly low proficiency rate. English language arts results follow a similar pattern, with fifth graders again posting the weakest numbers. Fifth-grade science results are also low. Compared with other schools across Greene County, Fremont Elementary’s overall proficiency index places it in the bottom quartile among the county’s districts. A parent considering this school should expect that a large share of students are not yet meeting grade-level benchmarks, and may want to ask what specific interventions or supports are in place to move those numbers.
Because the school serves only early childhood and elementary grades, no graduation rate applies here. The school does not publish arts, music, or other enrichment program data in the available information, so it is not possible to assess the breadth of the academic offering beyond core subjects.
The Springfield R-XII district engaged in two recent changes that could affect a family at Fremont. Voters approved a bond issue that funds facility improvements at schools across the district, including HVAC and safety upgrades, without raising property taxes. The district also began a middle school redesign that affects scheduling and electives, but that change does not apply to this elementary school. A family residentially tied to Fremont should note that a feeder pattern into a middle school in the same district will eventually matter for that redesign.
Springfield itself is a city with a modest pace of growth. The economy is anchored by two large hospital systems, major corporate headquarters, and several universities. The school sits on the north side of town, and the city’s housing market, while not inexpensive, is below the national typical home value. Rent prices have climbed noticeably in the recent period, a factor to weigh alongside the school’s academic standing. The school’s address lies in a part of the city served by the district’s regular busing.
Parents who prioritize strong academic proficiency numbers may find the reported results here cause for a close conversation with the principal about academic improvement plans. Families who value a school that reflects the economic and racial diversity of its surrounding community, and who are prepared to be active partners in supporting student progress, will find a school whose demographics mirror many of the broader challenges and realities of the north Springfield area.
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