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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 14,595 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 56% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Blue Springs R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 94% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.50
# American Indian Students
61 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
313 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,360 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
1,860 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
13%
15%
# White Students
9,884 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
68%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
50 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,067 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
184
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
965
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
994
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,070
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,149
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,048
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,111
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,084
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,172
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,174
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,285
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,191
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,116
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,052
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,977 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,079 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Blue Springs R-IV School District?
Blue Springs R-IV School District manages 22 public schools serving 14,595 students.
What is the rank of Blue Springs R-IV School District?
Blue Springs R-IV School District is ranked #35 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), 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?
68% of Blue Springs R-IV School District students are White, 13% 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 16:1, 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 $14,079 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 22 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 14,595 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 1% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 56% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
