Very Good
#373 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 17% in state
Sunny Pointe Elem.
Elementary School · Blue Springs R-iv · Blue Springs, MO
A Blue Springs R-iv elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3920 SOUTH R D MIZE RD, Blue Springs, MO 64015
- Math 51% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunny Pointe Elem. score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2021, to 51% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sunny Pointe Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Nowlin Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| James Lewis Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 9.2 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 471 | Compare → |
| Thomas J. Ultican Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| St John Lalande SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 2.5 mi | 174 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #8 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
Sunny Pointe Elem. is listed in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunny Pointe Elem.
Sunny Pointe Elem. is a public elementary school in Blue Springs, MO, part of Blue Springs R-iv, serving approximately 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #373 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (816) 874-3700
- 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.
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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 · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · 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 the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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