Education

Nixa Public Schools

We are very proud of our outstanding schools. For the seventh straight year, Nixa Public Schools earned a perfect 100% score on the Annual Performance Report (APR), Missouri's method of judging the quality and effectiveness of schools.

With enrollment of over 5500 students in seven elementary schools, the Early Learning Center, a junior high school, high school, and S.C.O.R.E. Learning Center (Second Chances on Receiving an Education), the Nixa Public Schools is strong and growing. The district continues to invest in quality facilities for our students, as seen in the recent construction of a new state-of-the-art K-fourth grade facility, High Pointe elementary, the renovation of Espy Elementary library and stage, the new Career Opportunities Center and plans for further expansion and growth.

Our schools and students are not the only ones receiving awards. The Nixa School Board was selected by the Missouri School Board Association as the Outstanding Board of Education for the years 2000 and 2004.

Here are a few more of the Nixa schools awards and recognitions:

• The Nixa Public Schools has met with excellence all standards  for the seventh year in a row, on the Annual Performance Report (APR)

• Our transportation/bus services earned a 100% on their State Level Safety Inspections for the tenth year in a row!

• Nixa Public Schools has been recognized seven consecutive years for achieving the Governor's and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's "Accredited with Distinction in Performance" Award. This is the highest accreditation standard given by the State of Missouri.

• Nixa Public School's "Strategic Planning Process: was nominated for the Magna Award 2004 for Improving the Comprehensive School Improvement Plan (CSIP) through the Strategic Planning Process.

• NIXA Ranks #1 In the Central Ozark Conference, 2007 & 2008 for MAP scores
  “All Nixa MAP Scores are above State Average”
  Nixa students continue to perform very well on the MAP tests administered each April. MAP
  scores from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education show Nixa scoring well
  above the state averages in all content areas and all grade levels. Nixa also ranks #1 in the Central
  Ozark Conference (second year in a row for this honor) including Springfield.

• Nixa’s 2008 ACT scores are above the state and national average.

• The Nixa Public Schools's 3 -year Technology Plan earned a 99%.

• Nixa Public Schools Special Education Program earned a 99% on the MSIP review.

• Missouri Preschool Project grant for four-year-old general education students awarded
  to the Nixa Public Schools Early Learning Center for $65,000.

• The District’s School Board president, Peggy Taylor also serves as the president of the
  Missouri School Board Association.

Nixa Public Schools Facts

Nixa Public Schools Faculty Facts:

Teacher Education: 53.50% have a Master’s Degree
Average Teacher Experience: 11.3 years

Accredited with for Improvement in Performance

Source: Nixa Public Schools District Superintendent Office, 2008-2009 School Year

COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES

Nixa’s close proximity to Springfield provides residents & employees in the Nixa area with immediate accessibility to the following educational facilities:

• Missouri State University
• Ozarks Technical Community College
• Columbia College
• Drury University
• Evangel University
• Central Bible College
• Springfield College
• Assemblies of God Theological Seminary
• Forest Institute of Psychology
• Baptist Bible Graduate School of Theology
• Rhodes College
• Bryan Career College
• Webster University
• St. John’s School of Nursing
• Cox College of Nursing
• Baptist Bible College
• Vatterott College