Liggett Trail Education Center serves 149 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 149 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Math Proficiency: ≥50%
- Reading Proficiency: ≥50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Liggett Trail Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Liggett Trail Education Center's student population of 149 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
149 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Liggett Trail Education Center is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)≥50%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
67%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while ≥50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Liggett Trail Education Center?
149 students attend Liggett Trail Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Liggett Trail Education Center students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Liggett Trail Education Center?
Liggett Trail Education Center has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Liggett Trail Education Center offer ?
Liggett Trail Education Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Liggett Trail Education Center part of?
Liggett Trail Education Center is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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