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Best Schools in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO has 5 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 2,121 students. On average they score 9% on state proficiency tests against a projected 17%, so schools in Independence Plaza underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO
The top high schools in Independence Plaza, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 657 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO
The top middle schools in Independence Plaza, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Northeast Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 555 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO
The top elementary schools in Independence Plaza, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wendell Phillips Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 295 Students
2. Whittier Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 351 Students
3. Primitivo Garcia Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kansas City 33 • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 263 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO has a total population of 3,051 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 8% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, 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 Plaza, Kansas City, MO.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
94.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
22.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
71.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence Plaza, Kansas City, 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 Plaza, Kansas City, MO Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO
How many schools are in Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO?
Independence Plaza, Kansas City, MO has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 2,121 students in total.
How do schools in Independence Plaza perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Independence Plaza score 9% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 17%, so on average schools in Independence Plaza underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Independence Plaza?
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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