Serving 1,071 students in grades 6-8, Moreland Ridge Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,071 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Moreland Ridge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Moreland Ridge Middle School's student population of 1,071 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,071 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
Moreland Ridge Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Moreland Ridge Middle School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 2084 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
14%
15%
White
67%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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Moreland Ridge Middle School is ranked #432 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Moreland Ridge Middle School often compared to?
Moreland Ridge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Lakes Middle School, Martin City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Moreland Ridge Middle School?
1,071 students attend Moreland Ridge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Moreland Ridge Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Moreland Ridge Middle School?
Moreland Ridge Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Moreland Ridge Middle School offer ?
Moreland Ridge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Moreland Ridge Middle School part of?
Moreland Ridge Middle School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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