Blue Springs R-iv School District
School District · Blue Springs, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
20
13 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,950
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
20
13 elem, 4 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,950
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Evaluating Blue Springs R-iv?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Blue Springs R-iv as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Franklin Smith Elem.
Blue Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
James Lewis Elem.
Blue Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John Nowlin Elem.
Blue Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#135 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,950
+$423 vs Missouri median
District size
14,744 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Blue Springs R-iv ranks #135 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Blue Springs R-iv's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Franklin Smith Elem. (9.6/10), James Lewis Elem. (9.2/10), and John Nowlin Elem. (8.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.6/10 despite 46% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.0 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Blue Springs R-iv schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Blue Springs R-iv
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Smith Elem. | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | James Lewis Elem. | 9.2 / 10 |
| 3 | John Nowlin Elem. | 8.8 / 10 |
| 4 | James Walker Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Delta Woods Middle | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Brittany Hill Middle | 7.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Voy Spears Jr. Elem. | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Sunny Pointe Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Lucy Franklin Elem. | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Chapel Lakes Elem. | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 20 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Blue Springs R-iv
Blue Springs R-iv is a Blue Springs, Missouri school district serving 20 schools. The district educates 14,744 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.9:1. The district invests $12,950 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.9/10, Blue Springs R-iv demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Franklin Smith Elem., which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Blue Springs R-iv students show an average math proficiency of 65.4% and ELA proficiency of 64.8%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Blue Springs R-iv, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Blue Springs R-iv with test data.
Schools in Blue Springs R-iv
20 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Blue Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 14,744
- Teachers (FTE)
- 990
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blue Springs R-iv?
Blue Springs R-iv has 20 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Blue Springs R-iv?
The average composite rating for Blue Springs R-iv is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Blue Springs R-iv?
Blue Springs R-iv spends $12,950 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Blue Springs R-iv?
The average student-teacher ratio in Blue Springs R-iv is 14.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Blue Springs R-iv?
Franklin Smith Elem. is the highest-rated school in Blue Springs R-iv with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Blue Springs R-iv?
Across schools in Blue Springs R-iv with test data, the average math proficiency is 65.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Blue Springs R-iv compare to other districts in Missouri?
Blue Springs R-iv has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 20 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 65.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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