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Merriam Park Elementary School vs. Bluejacket-flint

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School Overview

School
Merriam Park Elementary School
6100 Mastin St
Shawnee, KS 66203
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Bluejacket-flint
11615 W 49th Ter
Shawnee, KS 66203
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Bluejacket-flint ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 429 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Merriam Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bluejacket-flint ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
429 students
407 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Merriam Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bluejacket-flint over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Merriam Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bluejacket-flint.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
30 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Merriam Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bluejacket-flint over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Merriam Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bluejacket-flint with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and the state of Kansas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#422 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 50%)
#313 out of 1269 schools in KS
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Merriam Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Bluejacket-flint, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in KS)
41%
(Top 50% in KS)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merriam Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluejacket-flint who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 20% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merriam Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluejacket-flint who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Top 50% in KS)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merriam Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Bluejacket-flint who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Merriam Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bluejacket-flint by grade.
Pre-K Students
29
30
Kindergarten Students
50
59
Grade 1 Students
56
50
Grade 2 Students
56
52
Grade 3 Students
73
57
Grade 4 Students
52
48
Grade 5 Students
60
58
Grade 6 Students
53
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Merriam Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Bluejacket-flint, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Merriam Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bluejacket-flint, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Merriam Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bluejacket-flint, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
12%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Merriam Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bluejacket-flint, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
61%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Merriam Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bluejacket-flint, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Merriam Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bluejacket-flint, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and in Kansas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.64
0.58
This chart showcases the diversity score of Merriam Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bluejacket-flint, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Merriam Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bluejacket-flint, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Merriam Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bluejacket-flint, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Shawnee Mission Public School District and Kansas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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