Enrollment
813
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Blue Springs, MO
Moreland Ridge Middle
Federal NCES profile for Moreland Ridge Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 290531001706
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Moreland Ridge Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Blue Springs · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 23.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Moreland Ridge Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Moreland Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Blue Springs, MO.
School address
District: Blue Springs R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 290531001706 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
60.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moreland Ridge Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Moreland Ridge Middle
Moreland Ridge Middle is a large middle school in Blue Springs, Missouri, enrolling 813 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Missouri, bigger than 93% of state schools at 813 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 249 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #57.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (15%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 203 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 343 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 813 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Blue Springs R-Iv also operates Blue Springs High (2,429 students) and Blue Springs South High (2,299 students) alongside Moreland Ridge Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Moreland Ridge Middle compares
Moreland Ridge Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 49% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 813 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
813
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 64% in Missouri - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,399
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
216
in-school suspensions + 127 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 42.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.2%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 64.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.7, Moreland Ridge Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blue Springs R-Iv, which includes Moreland Ridge Middle.
$11,399
Per student
-12%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.8%
State 25.6%
Federal 7.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Moreland Ridge Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Springs High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Springs South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Paul Kinder Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Delta Woods Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brittany Hill Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Moreland Ridge Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,299
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 919
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~813 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Moreland Ridge Middle
How many students attend Moreland Ridge Middle?
Moreland Ridge Middle has 813 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Blue Springs, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moreland Ridge Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Moreland Ridge Middle is 13.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Moreland Ridge Middle?
23.3% of students at Moreland Ridge Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moreland Ridge Middle?
The largest demographic group at Moreland Ridge Middle is White at 64.2% of enrollment, in Blue Springs, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moreland Ridge Middle?
Moreland Ridge Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Moreland Ridge Middle rank among middle schools in Blue Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Moreland Ridge Middle ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Blue Springs, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Blue Springs on the city page.
Is Moreland Ridge Middle a good school?
Moreland Ridge Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Blue Springs R-Iv?
Besides Moreland Ridge Middle, Blue Springs R-Iv also operates Blue Springs High (2,429 students), Blue Springs South High (2,299 students), and Paul Kinder Middle School (919 students). See the Blue Springs R-Iv district page for the complete list.
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