Summary:
The Blue Springs, Missouri school district consists of 16 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The district is part of the Blue Springs R-IV School District, which is ranked 24th out of 376 school districts in Missouri and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.
Within the district, a few schools stand out as exceptional performers. Lucy Franklin Elementary and James Walker Elementary are the top-performing elementary schools, ranking 42nd and 14th out of 898 Missouri elementary schools, respectively, and both receiving 5-star ratings. At the high school level, Blue Springs South High stands out, ranking 53rd out of 352 Missouri high schools and receiving a 4-star rating.
The schools in the district serve a diverse student population, with white students making up the majority and African American and Hispanic students comprising the next largest racial groups. Spending per student and student-teacher ratios vary across the schools, which may contribute to the differences in academic performance. While the district as a whole performs well, a few schools, such as Thomas J. Ultican Elementary and Daniel Young Elementary, have lower proficiency rates and rankings, suggesting potential areas for improvement.
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