HICKORY HILLS MIDDLE

4650 E. STATE HWY YY
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802

hickoryhillsmiddle.spsk12.org

456 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hickory Hills Middle School, located in Springfield, Missouri, is part of the Springfield Public Schools district. It serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is known for providing a comprehensive middle school experience that focuses on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, offering a variety of core academic subjects alongside elective courses designed to engage students in areas such as the arts, technology, and physical education.

Beyond the classroom, Hickory Hills encourages student involvement through a range of extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and various student organizations. By fostering a sense of community and prioritizing both rigorous instruction and personal development, the school aims to help students build the foundational skills and confidence necessary for their future educational endeavors. The school maintains active communication with parents and the local community to ensure that students receive the resources and guidance they need to succeed during their middle school years.

456

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HICKORY HILLS MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	351
Hispanic	30
Black	27
Asian	12
Two or More	33
American Indian	3

White
351 (77.0%)
Two or More
33 (7.2%)
Hispanic
30 (6.6%)
Black
27 (5.9%)
Asian
12 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	SPRINGFIELD R-XII
Phone:	(417)523-7100
Website:	http://hickoryhillsmiddle.spsk12.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	456
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 166

Grade 7 150

Grade 8 140

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HICKORY HILLS MIDDLE
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	166
Grade 7	150
Grade 8	140

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HICKORY HILLS MIDDLE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	214	46.9%
Male	242	53.1%

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WILLARD R-II

284 Students

630 S. MILLER
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65802 (9.8 miles away)

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