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Schools in Springfield · Springfield Platteview Community Schools

Springfield’s public schools outscore 88% of Nebraska districts

Math proficiency in Springfield’s districts is 62%, above the Nebraska average (46%). The grade covers the public school district serving Springfield, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Nebraska, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From Nebraska state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
60%
▲ 13 pts vs NE 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
62%
▲ 16 pts vs NE 46%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 8–13 pts vs NE 87%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.4K
▲ 5% vs NE $15.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
12.7
NE 13.8 · smaller classes
Schools in town
0
1,230 students on the public path
In brief

Springfield’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 333 Nebraska towns with household incomes within a quarter of Springfield’s, its schools beat 83%, lower than their 88% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 60% and math 62% in spring 2022, against 47% and 46% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 87%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,449 per student, against $15,602 across Nebraska (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school

Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Platteview Central Jr. High School, then Platteview Senior High School. Enrollment is up 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Springfield’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A: better than 88% of Nebraska school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Nebraska average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Nebraska school districts we grade (244)Better than 88%
Lower resultsHigher results
Nebraska towns with similar household incomes (333)Better than 83%
B+AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 573 test results and a graduating class of 97 could put Springfield anywhere from B+ to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Springfield’s students in the tested grades sat them (573 in math, 573 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Springfield, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–62 schoolsDepends on your addressB+ to A−
7–8Platteview Central Jr. High SchoolSpringfield Platteview Community SchoolsB
9–12Platteview Senior High SchoolSpringfield Platteview Community SchoolsB

Springfield’s public schools are run by Springfield Platteview Community Schools, which also serves Papillion. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Springfield Platteview Community SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 4 schools · 1,230 students, up 9% since 2020–21 · 12.7 per teacher (NE 13.8)
$16,449NE $15,602 · FY2024
A
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading60%
State average 47.1% · 573 students tested
Math62%
State average 46% · 573 students tested

Springfield vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Nebraska towns that share Springfield’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
SpringfieldASpringfield Platteview

Every school in Springfield

4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Nebraska’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

Also serving Springfieldin other towns
Springfield Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6
A−
400 students14:1Rate it →
Westmont Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Omaha
B+
264 students13:1Rate it →
Platteview Central Jr. High School
Middle · Grades 7–8
B
179 students13:1Rate it →
Platteview Senior High School
High · Grades 9–12
B
387 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Springfield’s schools

Are Springfield’s schools good?

By Nebraska’s own tests, yes: the public schools Springfield children attend outscore 88% of Nebraska’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 83%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Springfield in?

Springfield Platteview Community Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,230 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Springfield kids go to high school?

Platteview Senior High School, with 387 students; its own test results earn a B.

What is Springfield’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Springfield Platteview Community Schools graduated in four years, against 87% across Nebraska.

How much does Springfield spend per student?

$16,449 in Springfield Platteview Community Schools (FY2024), against $15,602 across Nebraska. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Nebraska. Stars are from neighbors.