The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in English language arts. The lowest is 13% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Mcgregor Elem.
McGregor Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Springfield, Missouri, part of the Springfield R-XII district. The school sits on the west side of the city, a few blocks from the downtown core in a neighborhood that blends older homes, small commercial strips, and the medical and university campuses that define the area. Springfield itself is a mid-sized regional hub: the principal city of its metropolitan area, home to Bass Pro Shops, O'Reilly Auto Parts, two large hospital systems that are the city's top employers, and several colleges including Missouri State University and Drury University, both located in and around downtown. The city's population has grown modestly in recent years, and its economy rests on healthcare, manufacturing, retail, education, and logistics.
The school's enrollment is small and composed almost entirely of students from families with low incomes. A very large majority qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The student body is predominantly white, with a notable share of Black students, a similar share of Hispanic students, and a smaller but meaningful portion of students who identify with two or more races. There are also small numbers of Asian, American Indian or Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available for this school, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about how those populations are served.
On state assessments, the school's results are low. Reading and math proficiency rates sit well below the midpoint when compared to other elementary schools within Greene County districts. In third grade, proficiency in both math and English language arts is very low. Fourth grade shows a somewhat higher share of students meeting the standard in reading, though still below the county median. Fifth grade returns to very low levels in math, reading, and science. Overall, the school ranks in the bottom quartile among its county peers. There are no upward trends visible in the data, and the school has not reported multi-year trend figures. A parent considering this school may want to inquire directly about academic intervention programs and how the school supports students who are not yet meeting grade-level expectations.
Because McGregor is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate, no data on chronic absenteeism, and no course access information such as advanced offerings or career pathways. Those metrics apply to secondary schools. Discipline figures and staffing data were also not reported, so the picture of daily school climate and class sizes is incomplete.
The Springfield R-XII district recently passed a no-tax-increase bond issue that funds facility improvements such as HVAC replacement, roofing, safety upgrades, and classroom renovations at multiple schools. The district has also implemented a middle school redesign that changed bell schedules, expanded elective offerings, and adjusted team structures. Those changes affect families with older children, but for McGregor, the bond may eventually bring physical improvements to the building.
Housing in the zip code serving this school area is comparatively affordable relative to state and national benchmarks. Home values have dipped slightly in the past year, while rents have risen. The typical household income in the broader city is near the national median, and the area's unemployment rate sits at the national average. For a family looking at this neighborhood, the cost of entry is lower than in many parts of Missouri, though the school's academic performance is a more pressing consideration than housing affordability when choosing a school.
McGregor Elementary serves a high-poverty population in a mid-sized city with a stable economy. Its state test results are low across all tested grades and subjects, placing it at the lower end of Greene County elementary schools. A parent considering this school would likely want to understand what academic support structures are in place, how the school addresses literacy and math gaps, and whether it provides additional services for the many students who start kindergarten below grade-level benchmarks. The school is a regular public option within a district that is investing in facilities and middle school programming, but its own academic profile presents a clear challenge.
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