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Best Schools in 64056, MO
64056, MO has 21 public schools (4 high, 6 middle, 10 elementary) serving 15,114 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in 64056 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 64056, MO
The top high schools in 64056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Blue Springs High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2383 Students
2. Fort Osage High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1557 Students
3. Truman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence 30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1662 Students
4. William Chrisman High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence 30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1406 Students
Best Middle Schools in 64056, MO
The top middle schools in 64056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Brittany Hill Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students
2. Bridger Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence 30 • Public • Grades 6 • 770 Students
3. Pioneer Ridge Middle
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Independence 30 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 806 Students
4. Osage Trail Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 793 Students
5. Bingham Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence 30 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 774 Students
6. Fire Prairie Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 691 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 64056, MO
The top elementary schools in 64056, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James Lewis Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
2. Buckner Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students
3. Blackburn Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
4. Little Blue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
5. Spring Branch Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 250 Students
6. Blue Hills Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 352 Students
7. Cler-mont Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 318 Students
8. Randall Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Independence 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 260 Students
9. Indian Trails Elem.
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 355 Students
10. Elm Grove Elem.
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 325 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 64056, MO
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
64056, MO has a total population of 16,975 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 64056, MO
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 64056, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
30.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.79 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 64056, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 64056, MO.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 64056, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 64056, MO
How many schools are in 64056, MO?
64056, MO has 21 public schools: 4 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 15,114 students in total.
How do schools in 64056 perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in 64056 score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in 64056 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 64056?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 17%
- Projected: 21%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations