Serving 565 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 565 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School's student population of 565 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
565 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 2084 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
10%
15%
White
72%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School is ranked #8 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapel Lakes Elementary School, Lucy Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School?
565 students attend Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School?
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School part of?
Voy Spears Jr. Elementary School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
School Reviews
5 1/19/2024
This is a wonderful school the best teachers there are Rachel Goodwin and Joe Gonino.
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