Serving 536 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School's student population of 536 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 2092 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
75%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School is ranked #19 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Lakes Elementary School, Lucy Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School?
536 students attend Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School?
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School part of?
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2024
This is a wonderful school the best teachers there are Rachel Goodwin and Joe Gonino.
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