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 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 14,744 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 554 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
0.54
0.51
# American Indian Students
59 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
300 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1,510 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
1,921 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
13%
15%
# White Students
9,722 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
66%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
60 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,172 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
175
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
1,037
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,002
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,035
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,096
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,179
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,076
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,161
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,078
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,201
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,305
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,139
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,177
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,083
65,149
# 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 $13,835 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,937 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Blue Springs R-IV School District?
Blue Springs R-IV School District manages 21 public schools serving 14,744 students.
What is the rank of Blue Springs R-IV School District?
Blue Springs R-IV School District is ranked #35 out of 554 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?
66% of Blue Springs R-IV School District students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 15:1, 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 $13,937 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 21 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 14,744 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 34%
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
