Serving 424 students in grades 5-6, Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center's student population of 424 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#56 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
4%
15%
White
78%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center's ranking?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center is ranked #56 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center?
424 students attend Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center offer ?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center part of?
Wilson's Creek 5-6 Inter. Center is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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