- Enrollment
- 2,429
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-209 students YoY
Moreland Ridge Middle shrank from 1,071 students in 2022-23 to 862 in 2023-24 (-19.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 57.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-209 students YoY 290531001706 · Blue Springs, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
813 enr · 13.6:1 · 23.3% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Springs High (2,429 students)
Moreland Ridge Middle shrank from 1,071 students in 2022-23 to 862 in 2023-24 (-19.5%). Teacher FTE lost 60.6 → 57.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Moreland Ridge Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Springs H
Blue Springs High
2,429 students
- Blue Springs S
Blue Springs South High
2,299 students
- Paul Kinder Mi 919
Paul Kinder Middle School
919 students
- Delta Woods Mi 831
Delta Woods Middle
831 students
- This school 813
Moreland Ridge Middle
813 students
- Brittany Hill 807
Brittany Hill Middle
807 students
What this shows Moreland Ridge Middle reports 813 students on the CCD universe file.
How Moreland Ridge Middle compares
Moreland Ridge Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,950
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Blue Springs R-Iv reports $12,950 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 2,299
- 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
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~813 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,071 (2022-23) → 862 (2023-24), down 209.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.