Moreland Ridge Middle

Public 6-8

 900 SW Bishop Dr
       Blue Springs, MO  64015-2800


(816) 874-3540

District: Blue Springs R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
75th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,024 Help


Students who attend Moreland Ridge Middle usually attend:

High:    Blue Springs South High

Feeder schools for Moreland Ridge Middle:

Elementary:    Cordill-Mason Elementary
    Daniel Young Elementary
    Franklin Smith Elementary
    William Bryant Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  1,071

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.0%
African American:
13.7%
Hispanic:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.9% Help


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Compare Details Moreland Ridge Middle ranks better than 83.7% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Moreland Ridge Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Blue Springs R-IV School District. Racial makeup is: White (67%), African American (13.7%), Hispanic (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Moreland Ridge Middle is 17.6, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Moreland Ridge Middle is $10,024, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Blue Springs R-IV School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Moreland Ridge Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Moreland Ridge Middle 75th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Moreland Ridge Middle in the ranking list.)

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Blue Springs R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Blue Springs R-IV 24th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Moreland Ridge Middle

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Rank History for all students at Moreland Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.16 124th 619 80.0%
2007 72.97 95th 624 84.8%
2008 69.51 123rd 624 80.3%
2009 71.17 130th 601 78.4%
2010 74.67 104th 614 83.1%
2011 69.54 151st 625 75.8%
2012 75.23 99th 623 84.1%
2013 71.81 119th 649 81.7%
2014 80.03 60th 633 90.5%
2015 78.65 80th 585 86.3%
2016 84.47 43rd 435 90.1%
2017 79.93 63rd 568 88.9%
2018 81.99 57th 552 89.7%
2019 85.74 44th 587 92.5%
2021 81.16 58th 454 87.2%
2022 79.32 65th 459 85.8%
2023 77.55 75th 459 83.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Moreland Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.01 26th 79 67.1%
2019 65.15 24th 98 75.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Moreland Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.69 111th 192 42.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Moreland Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.97 85th 422 79.9%
2019 76.02 54th 482 88.8%
2021 77.53 46th 371 87.6%
2022 68.95 74th 365 79.7%
2023 71.74 61st 382 84.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Moreland Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.60 17th 162 89.5%
2019 77.19 26th 204 87.3%
2021 51.77 71st 195 63.6%
2022 45.47 100th 187 46.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Moreland Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.24 52nd 129 59.7%
2019 64.22 38th 149 74.5%
2021 88.12 10th 135 92.6%
2022 81.39 19th 148 87.2%
2023 71.91 30th 153 80.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Moreland Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.12 8th 96 91.7%
2019 85.85 9th 130 93.1%
2021 94.26 2nd 67 97.0%
2022 95.07 3rd 78 96.2%
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Rank History for White students at Moreland Ridge Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.19 42nd 479 91.2%
2019 88.73 30th 527 94.3%
2021 82.45 41st 376 89.1%
2022 78.08 60th 381 84.3%
2023 79.52 55th 385 85.7%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, March 17, 2016

Open Quote This is quite possibly one of the worst educational institutions in the state of Missouri. They do not know how to handle children with special educational needs, allow for kids to be bullied verbally with only giving the offending kid a 'warning' but then severely discipline a child for reacting physically after being tormented. The teachers are not responsive and when you are actually concerned about your child's well being and educational success, they become hateful and defensive, working against you rather than with you to improve your child's educational success. I am disappointed that Blue Springs School District allows for such a poor school to continue on this way and even more baffled that they received some sort of award for education as they clearly do not care about their students who need the most help. As a single mother who cares greatly about my child but has very little support, these teachers simply look for ways to enable my child's lack of motivation rather than trying to nurture his education.

My advice is to avoid this school at all costs. Do better for your child because this school won't even try to. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Moreland Ridge Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 546 31 8 11 2 n/a n/a 0 598
1998 586 22 7 12 2 n/a n/a 0 629
1999 596 24 11 15 2 n/a n/a 0 648
2000 853 35 8 21 2 n/a n/a 0 919
2001 880 38 7 22 3 n/a n/a 0 950
2002 874 50 10 33 3 n/a n/a 0 970
2003 874 50 10 33 3 n/a n/a 0 970
2004 819 59 17 36 1 n/a n/a 0 932
2005 795 65 19 43 5 n/a n/a 0 927
2006 772 58 21 45 2 n/a n/a 0 898
2007 777 69 11 50 5 n/a n/a 0 912
2008 785 75 17 34 7 n/a n/a 0 918
2009 819 89 18 28 6 n/a n/a 0 960
2010 806 118 23 42 5 n/a n/a 0 994
2011 821 119 18 48 4 0 5 0 1015
2012 761 124 16 56 3 3 23 0 986
2013 741 121 13 59 3 3 30 0 970
2014 721 118 23 64 6 7 14 0 953
2015 727 105 23 59 1 6 22 0 943
2016 716 75 22 56 2 6 49 0 926
2017 733 74 18 87 4 4 61 0 981
2018 740 94 16 56 5 4 74 0 989
2019 727 104 16 67 4 1 79 0 998
2020 730 127 15 82 6 1 83 0 1044
2021 733 127 18 94 6 2 99 0 1079
2022 734 131 14 86 5 1 93 0 1064
2023 718 147 16 100 2 1 87 0 1071

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Moreland Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 598 39.8 15.0 2
1998 629 42.8 14.7 3
1999 648 42.5 15.2 3.7
2000 919 56.3 16.3 5.7
2001 950 56.9 16.7 6.4
2002 970 58.3 16.6 9.9
2003 970 58.3 16.6 9.9
2004 932 58.2 16.0 13
2005 927 58.1 16.0 13.1
2006 898 57.1 15.7 17.4
2007 912 56.1 16.3 16.2
2008 918 56.8 16.2 21.8
2009 960 59.1 16.2 22.7
2010 994 54.4 18.2 28.1
2011 1015 52.5 19.3 29.4
2012 986 52.2 18.8 33.1
2013 970 51.4 18.8 32.9
2014 953 51.2 18.5 29.5
2015 943 52.0 18.1 30.8
2016 926 52.0 17.8 28.3
2017 981 50.4 19.4 36.4
2018 989 50.4 19.6 24.6
2019 998 53.2 18.7 34.9
2020 1044 54.1 19.2 36.2
2021 1079 57.5 18.7 35.5
2022 1064 56.9 18.6 21.7
2023 1071 60.5 17.6 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Moreland Ridge Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 598 39.8 15.0 2
1998 629 42.8 14.7 3
1999 648 42.5 15.2 3.7
2000 919 56.3 16.3 5.7
2001 950 56.9 16.7 6.4
2002 970 58.3 16.6 9.9
2003 970 58.3 16.6 9.9
2004 932 58.2 16.0 13
2005 927 58.1 16.0 13.1
2006 898 57.1 15.7 17.4
2007 912 56.1 16.3 16.2
2008 918 56.8 16.2 21.8
2009 960 59.1 16.2 22.7
2010 994 54.4 18.2 28.1
2011 1015 52.5 19.3 29.4
2012 986 52.2 18.8 33.1
2013 970 51.4 18.8 32.9
2014 953 51.2 18.5 29.5
2015 943 52.0 18.1 30.8
2016 926 52.0 17.8 28.3
2017 981 50.4 19.4 36.4
2018 989 50.4 19.6 24.6
2019 998 53.2 18.7 34.9
2020 1044 54.1 19.2 36.2
2021 1079 57.5 18.7 35.5
2022 1064 56.9 18.6 21.7
2023 1071 60.5 17.6 30.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Moreland Ridge Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $172 (1.9%) $8,741 (98.1%) $8,913
2020 $182 (2.0%) $8,873 (98.0%) $9,055
2021 $717 (7.5%) $8,843 (92.5%) $9,561
2022 $778 (7.8%) $9,246 (92.2%) $10,024

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Moreland Ridge Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 44th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 75th of 459 Middle schools
 8.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Moreland Ridge Middle)57.253.3
 3.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)60.657.3
 3.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Moreland Ridge Middle)63.944.5
 19.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)63.350.6
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Moreland Ridge Middle)52.850.6
 2.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)58.155.7
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Moreland Ridge Middle)52.239
 13.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)61.246
 15.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Moreland Ridge Middle)54.248.9
 5.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Blue Springs R-IV)43.143.7
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Moreland Ridge Middle)63.845.8
 18%
   8th Grade Science (Blue Springs R-IV)62.650
 12.6%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Moreland Ridge Middle)65.957.5
 8.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Springs R-IV)64.756.7
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Moreland Ridge Middle)98.498
 0.4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Blue Springs R-IV)6953.7
 15.3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9981071
 7.3%
African American104147
 41.3%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian1616
Hispanic67100
 49.3%
Pacific Islander11
White727718
 1.2%
Two or More Races7987
 10.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%30.9%
 4%


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Moreland Ridge Middle ranks 75th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,071 students attended Moreland Ridge Middle.

Students who attend Moreland Ridge Middle usually go on to attend Blue Springs South High

Students at Moreland Ridge Middle are 67% White, 14% African American, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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