The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in English language arts. The lowest is 39% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Truman Elem.
Truman Elementary is a regular public school in north Springfield serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is part of the Springfield R-XII district, the largest in Greene County. It operates as a neighborhood school with a moderate enrollment. Roughly half of the students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic mix of its attendance zone. The student body is predominantly white, with a small share of Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. Data on the number of students with disabilities or English learners was not reported, so a family with a child who receives special education services or is learning English may want to ask the school directly about available supports.
Academically, the school participates in Missouri’s statewide assessment program, the MAP, for grades three through five. Proficiency rates vary by grade and subject. In math, the share of students scoring proficient or advanced rises steadily from third to fifth grade. In English language arts, the trend is similar: a moderate share of third graders meet the bar, a larger share of fourth graders do, and a still larger share of fifth graders. Science is tested only at fifth grade, where a modest share of students are proficient. Overall, across all tested subjects and grades, Truman’s proficiency index falls below the midpoint relative to other district-level peers in Greene County. The school offers only one year of assessment data, so a trend cannot be assessed. For an elementary school, the middle-grade results are the clearest signal available; families might want to discuss with staff what targeted instruction and interventions are in place, especially in the early grades where proficiency is lower.
The school is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and no special academic programs are listed in the available records. Because it serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate, discipline data, or chronic absenteeism rate to report. The building itself may benefit from a district-wide facility bond that voters approved recently; the bond funds improvements such as HVAC, roofing, safety upgrades, and classroom renovations across the district, though it is not specified which schools are receiving work first.
Springfield is a mid-sized regional city with a mixed economy anchored by health care, higher education, retail distribution, and corporate headquarters. The city is home to several universities, which add to the area’s cultural and economic fabric. The school’s zip code area shows housing values moderately below the statewide benchmark, and rents have risen somewhat, consistent with broad national trends. The neighborhood around Truman is primarily residential, with a mix of older and newer homes. The drive to downtown Springfield is short, and the area has access to major employers and services.
For a family considering Truman Elementary, the core picture is an ordinary public elementary school serving a broadly diverse-by-income student body, with academic results that are behind the midpoint of the county’s districts. The school’s small size is characteristic of its grade band, and its north-side location places it in a part of the city with quieter residential streets. Parents who value a school with a clear upward grade-level trend in outcomes may find the third-to-fifth grade pattern encouraging, while those seeking higher overall proficiency rates may want to compare options within the district or nearby private or charter schools. The missing data on special education, English learner support, and chronic absence means a careful conversation with the school’s front office or principal would be prudent before enrolling a child with particular academic or behavioral needs.
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