Best Schools in Independence, MO
Independence, MO has a total of 60 schools including 12 high schools, 11 middle schools and 36 elementary schools. A total of 33,922 students attend Independence, MO schools. On average, schools in Independence score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Independence meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Independence, MO
Independence, MO has 12 high schools with 13,691 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Independence score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Independence don't meet expectations.
1. Blue Springs South High
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2261 Students
2. Blue Springs High
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2383 Students
3. Fort Osage High
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Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1557 Students
4. William Chrisman High
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1406 Students
5. Winnetonka High
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North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1284 Students
6. Truman High
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1662 Students
7. Van Horn High
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1047 Students
8. Raytown Sr. High
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Raytown C-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1365 Students
9. Southeast High School
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Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 487 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence, MO
Independence, MO has 11 middle schools with 8,199 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Independence score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Independence meet expectations.
1. Delta Woods Middle
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 793 Students
2. Brittany Hill Middle
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 837 Students
3. Paul Kinder Middle School
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 729 Students
4. Pioneer Ridge Middle
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 806 Students
5. Bridger Middle
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades 6 • 770 Students
6. Fire Prairie Middle
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Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 691 Students
7. Bingham Middle
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 774 Students
8. Maple Park Middle
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North Kansas City 74 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 638 Students
9. Clifford H. Nowlin Middle
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 875 Students
10. Raytown Middle
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Raytown C-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 731 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence, MO
Independence, MO has 36 elementary schools with 12,032 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Independence score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Independence meet expectations.
1. Voy Spears Jr. Elem.
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 565 Students
2. James Lewis Elem.
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 467 Students
3. Sunny Pointe Elem.
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
4. William Yates Elem.
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Blue Springs R-iv • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 414 Students
5. John W. Luff Elem.
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
6. Buckner Elem.
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Fort Osage R-i • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students
7. Ott Elem.
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
8. Sycamore Hills Elem.
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 543 Students
9. Glendale Elem.
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
10. Bryant Elem.
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Independence 30 • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 235 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence, MO
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence, MO has a total population of 124,342 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence, 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 Independence, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
6.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
33.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, 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 Independence, MO Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 35%
- Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 34%
- Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 48%
- Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected Test Scores: 24%
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- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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- Projected Test Scores: 38%
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