For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 817 students in the neighborhood of Westside Community Betterment, Springfield, MO.
The top ranked public schools in Westside Community Betterment are Westport Elementary School and Westport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Westside Community Betterment, Springfield, MO public schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Westside Community Betterment, Springfield, MO (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westport Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 S Golden
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3100
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Westport Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 S. Golden Ave
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3100
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-3100
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Study Alternative High School
Alternative School
2343 W. Olive Street
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-6400
Springfield, MO 65802
(417) 523-6400
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westside Community Betterment, Springfield, MO?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Westside Community Betterment, Springfield, MO include Westport Elementary School and Westport Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside Community Betterment, Springfield?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Westside Community Betterment, Springfield.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Westside Community Betterment, Springfield?
the neighborhood of Westside Community Betterment, Springfield public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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