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Very Good

#373 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 17% in state

Sunny Pointe Elem.

Elementary School · BLUE SPRINGS R-IV

3920 SOUTH R D MIZE RD, Blue Springs, MO 64015

Enrollment

518

Student-Teacher

13.6:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#373 of 2,221

In Blue Springs

#6 of 16

public schools

In district

#8 of 20

BLUE SPRINGS R-IV

Academic growth

8.0 / 10

Excellent

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Sunny Pointe Elem.

7.8/10

Elementary School in Blue Springs · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Sunny Pointe Elem.

Sunny Pointe Elem. is a public elementary school in Blue Springs, MO, part of BLUE SPRINGS R-IV. Sunny Pointe Elem. serves approximately 518 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Sunny Pointe Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Sunny Pointe Elem. show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.6 pts above district
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • District avg 7.2
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.7Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.9% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+2.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,950
Chronic Absenteeism12.5%

Sunny Pointe Elem. — Students at Sunny Pointe Elem. score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

36.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 63.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 62.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.9% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
68%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
74%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
53%
2014
Math
75%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
76%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
59%
2024
Math
51%
ELA
48.6%
2025
Math
50.8%
ELA
51.9%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.0/10.

How Sunny Pointe Elem. Compares

See how Sunny Pointe Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
7.8/10
83th percentile in MO
Academic
7.7/10
Very Good
Growth
8.0/10
Excellent
Environment
7.4/10
Very Good
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
37%
Teaching Staff
14:1 student-teacher ratio
38 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
12.5%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

3920 SOUTH R D MIZE RD, Blue Springs, MO 64015

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Sunny Pointe Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. (rated 9.6/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is JAMES LEWIS ELEM. (rated 9.2/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Blue Springs, see our Blue Springs schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.0 mi
School Distance Rating
PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL Blue Springs 0.1 mi 4.3
JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. Blue Springs 1.0 mi 8.8
RAINBOW CENTER FOR COMMUNICATIVE DISORDERS Blue Springs 1.2 mi 5.8
BLUE SPRINGS HIGH Blue Springs 1.8 mi 6.8
THOMAS J. ULTICAN ELEM. Blue Springs 2.2 mi 4.8
JAMES LEWIS ELEM. Blue Springs 2.2 mi 9.2
ST JOHN LALANDE SCHOOL Blue Springs 2.5 mi 6.3
LITTLE BLUE ELEMENTARY Independence 2.9 mi 4.8
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. Blue Springs 3.2 mi 9.6
BRITTANY HILL MIDDLE Blue Springs 2.7 mi 7.9
PLAZA HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Blue Springs 3.3 mi 6.3
LUCY FRANKLIN ELEM. Blue Springs 2.8 mi 7.6
SPRING BRANCH ELEM. Independence 3.6 mi 7.6
JAMES WALKER ELEM. Blue Springs 3.4 mi 8.1
LIGGETT TRAIL EDUCATION CENTER Blue Springs 4.2 mi 6.4
BRIDGER MIDDLE Independence 3.7 mi 5.4
WILLIAM YATES ELEM. Independence 3.5 mi 5.5
VOY SPEARS JR. ELEM. Lee'S Summit 3.6 mi 7.9
BINGHAM MIDDLE Independence 3.9 mi 6.7
PIONEER RIDGE MIDDLE Independence 4.0 mi 7.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 64015 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$81,242

Median Home Value

$249,500

Median Rent

$1,148/mo

Population

31,814

College Educated

34.4%

Homeownership

71.9%

Avg Commute

25.6 min

Poverty Rate

6.2%

Median Age

38.4

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ENGLISH LANDING ELEM. Kansas City, MO 7.8
ESPY ELEM. Nixa, MO 7.8
GREENWOOD ELEM. Greenwood, MO 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Sunny Pointe Elem.

What grades does Sunny Pointe Elem. serve?

Sunny Pointe Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Sunny Pointe Elem.?

Sunny Pointe Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunny Pointe Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Sunny Pointe Elem. is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sunny Pointe Elem. rank in MO?

Sunny Pointe Elem. ranks #373 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Sunny Pointe Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Sunny Pointe Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Sunny Pointe Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunny Pointe Elem. has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sunny Pointe Elem. a charter school?

No, Sunny Pointe Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Sunny Pointe Elem. a Title I school?

No, Sunny Pointe Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunny Pointe Elem.?

36.9% of students at Sunny Pointe Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
14 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
28 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
518
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Free/Reduced Lunch
36.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.5%

District

BLUE SPRINGS R-IV
District Enrollment
14,744
Schools in District
21
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,950
District Rank
#8 of 20

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