Blue Springs R-IV School District

1801 Nw Vesper
Blue Springs, MO 64015-3219
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Blue Springs R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 14,767 students in Blue Springs R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Blue Springs R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
14,767 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
926 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Blue Springs R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#38 out of 557 school districts
(Top 10%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Blue Springs R-IV  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blue Springs R-IV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
60%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue Springs R-IV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Blue Springs R-IV  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.49
# American Indian Students
74 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
327 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,296 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
1,813 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
12%
15%
# White Students
10,136 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
69%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
50 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,071 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
179
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
976
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,060
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,138
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,070
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,098
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,062
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,143
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,188
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,156
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,360
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,184
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,089
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,064
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,814 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,915 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$204 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Blue Springs R-IV  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$206 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Blue Springs R-IV  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,814
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Blue Springs R-IV  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,915
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Blue Springs R-IV  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Blue Springs R-IV School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School
Math: 73% | Reading: 74%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
201 Ne Anderson
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3720
Grades: K-5
| 536 students
Rank: #22.
Chapel Lakes Elementary School
Math: 74% | Reading: 71%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3701 Ne Independence Ave
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3600
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #33.
Lucy Franklin Elementary School
Math: 67% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
111 Ne Roanoke Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3690
Grades: K-5
| 596 students
Rank: #44.
Delta Woods Middle School
Math: 64% | Reading: 66%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4401 Ne Lakewood Way
Lees Summit, MO 64064
(816) 874-3580
Grades: 6-8
| 778 students
Rank: #55.
Sunny Pointe Elementary School
Math: 60% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3920 South R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3700
Grades: K-5
| 522 students
Rank: #66.
James Walker Elementary School
Math: 66% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
201 Se Sunnyside School Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3660
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #77.
James Lewis Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
717 Nw Park Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3650
Grades: PK-5
| 449 students
Rank: #88.
Thomas J. Ultican Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1812 Nw Vesper
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3710
Grades: K-5
| 462 students
Rank: #99.
William Yates Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3600 Davidson Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 874-3740
Grades: K-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1010.
Blue Springs High School
Math: 50% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2000 Nw Ashton Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,449 students
Rank: #1111.
Cordill-mason Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4001 Sw Christiansen Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3610
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #1212.
Franklin Smith Elementary School
Math: 59% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1609 Clark Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3640
Grades: K-5
| 456 students
Rank: #1313.
Daniel Young Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Se Shamrock Ln
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3630
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1414.
Blue Springs South High School
Math: 43% | Reading: 72%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1200 Se Adams Dairy Pkwy
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 2,248 students
Rank: #1515.
Brittany Hill Middle School
Math: 50% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2701 Nw 1st St
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3470
Grades: 6-8
| 846 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
John Nowlin Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5020 Nw Valley View Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3670
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Moreland Ridge Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
900 Sw Bishop Dr
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3540
Grades: 6-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1818.
William Bryant Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1101 Se Sunnyside School Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64014
(816) 874-3730
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1919.
Paul Kinder Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3930 South R D Mize Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3560
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: n/an/a
2103 Nw Vesper
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3440
Grades: 9
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
3575 Sw Liggett Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3680
Grades: PK-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Valley View High School
Alternative School
5000 Nw Valley View Rd
Blue Springs, MO 64015
(816) 874-3750
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Blue Springs R-IV School District?
Blue Springs R-IV School District manages 22 public schools serving 14,767 students.
What is the rank of Blue Springs R-IV School District?
Blue Springs R-IV School District is ranked #32 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blue Springs R-IV School District?
69% of Blue Springs R-IV School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blue Springs R-IV School District?
Blue Springs R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Blue Springs R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,915 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 22 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 14,767 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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