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#1103 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 50% in state
Liggett Trail Education Center
School · Blue Springs R-iv · Blue Springs, MO
A Blue Springs R-iv school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3575 SW LIGGETT RD, Blue Springs, MO 64015
- Math 75% proficient (2009)
- Reading 75% proficient (2009)
- 8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Liggett Trail Education Center score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Liggett Trail Education Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,686/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Blue Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,242
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$1,148/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Heights Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Great Beginnings Early Ed Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK | 4.0 mi | 284 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Blue Springs R-iv
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #14 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Liggett Trail Education Center is listed in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Liggett Trail Education Center
Liggett Trail Education Center is a public school in Blue Springs, MO, part of Blue Springs R-iv, serving approximately 152 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,103 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Liggett Trail Education Center
What grades does Liggett Trail Education Center serve?
Liggett Trail Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Liggett Trail Education Center?
Liggett Trail Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Liggett Trail Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Liggett Trail Education Center is 8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Liggett Trail Education Center rank in MO?
Liggett Trail Education Center ranks #1,103 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Liggett Trail Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Liggett Trail Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Liggett Trail Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Liggett Trail Education Center has 75% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Liggett Trail Education Center a charter school?
No, Liggett Trail Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Liggett Trail Education Center a Title I school?
No, Liggett Trail Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Liggett Trail Education Center?
18.4% of students at Liggett Trail Education Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 874-3680
- Area population (ZIP 64015)
- 31,814
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64015; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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