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Schools in Independence

EDFacts · NCES CCD · four inputs · 18% of the overall score
C
58/100
20th of 25
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The four inputs
Within-state proficiency percentile41st pct
Kansas City median 83rd pct50% · scores 41
Student–teacher ratio14.9
Kansas City median 14.120% · scores 76
Graduation rate94%
Kansas City median 93%20% · scores 75
Schools within 3 miles13
Kansas City median 1310% · scores 77
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Public schools near Independence

Within 3 miles of the town centre, with the district named. Attendance zones change — check the district's own lookup before you buy.
Bingham MiddleIndependence 30Middle0.6 mi
Pioneer Ridge MiddleIndependence 30Middle0.6 mi
Bridger MiddleIndependence 30Middle0.7 mi
Little Blue ElementaryIndependence 30Elementary0.7 mi
Spring Branch Elem.Independence 30Elementary0.9 mi
Blackburn Elem.Independence 30Elementary1.4 mi
Sunshine CenterIndependence 30Prekindergarten1.6 mi
Cler-Mont Elem.Fort Osage R-IElementary2.1 mi
Glendale Elem.Independence 30Elementary2.2 mi
Randall Elem.Independence 30Elementary2.2 mi
William Yates Elem.Blue Springs R-IVElementary2.6 mi
Hanthorn Early EducationIndependence 30Prekindergarten2.6 mi
Thomas Hart Benton Elem.Independence 30Elementary2.9 mi
Elm Grove Elem.Fort Osage R-IElementary3.1 mi
Early Childhood Ctr.Fort Osage R-IPrekindergarten3.1 mi
Sycamore Hills Elem.Independence 30Elementary3.4 mi
William Chrisman HighIndependence 30High3.5 mi
Blue Hills Elem.Fort Osage R-IElementary3.6 mi
NCES Common Core of Data. Proficiency is a within-state percentile of the districts serving Independence, weighted by the share of the town each covers.

Best Kansas City suburbs for schools

All 25 ranked, Independence highlighted
1Grain ValleyA89th pct2LeawoodA96th pct3KearneyA92nd pct4SmithvilleA−93rd pct5Overland ParkA−94th pct6ShawneeA−93rd pct7Blue SpringsA−93rd pct8Lee's SummitA−87th pct9OlatheA−86th pct10LibertyA−83rd pct11MerriamB+90th pct12Prairie VillageB+90th pct13LenexaB+89th pct14GladstoneB+72nd pct15LansingB82nd pct16GardnerB63rd pct17RaymoreB−72nd pct18Kansas CityC46th pct19LeavenworthC50th pct20IndependenceC41st pct21BeltonC44th pct22Excelsior SpringsC36th pct23GrandviewD−17th pct24Kansas CityD−25th pct25RaytownF10th pct
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Better than Independence on schools

Independence grades C on schools. Six suburbs are within 25 miles and score higher on the same four inputs.

SuburbSchoolsWithin-state proficiencyGraduation rateOverall
Grain Valley9 mi from IndependenceA89th pct97% 65 C+ Leawood19 mi from IndependenceA96th pct95% 76 B Kearney19 mi from IndependenceA92nd pct97% 66 C+ Smithville24 mi from IndependenceA−93rd pct98% 63 C+ Overland Park23 mi from IndependenceA−94th pct93% 75 B Shawnee25 mi from IndependenceA−93rd pct95% 69 B−
Within-state proficiency: EDFacts SY2021–22 · Graduation rate: EDFacts ACGR SY2018–19