BLUE RIDGE ELEM. vs THOMAS BENTON ELEM.
THOMAS BENTON ELEM. has a higher overall rating of 7.3/10 compared to 5.9/10. BLUE RIDGE ELEM. is significantly larger with 469 students, about 2.2× the size of THOMAS BENTON ELEM. (216). In math proficiency, THOMAS BENTON ELEM. leads at 22.0%.
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BLUE RIDGE ELEM.
Columbia, MO
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
469 students
THOMAS BENTON ELEM.
Columbia, MO
7.3/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
216 students
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| Metric | BLUE RIDGE ELEM. | THOMAS BENTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 7.3 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.2 | 6.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.0 | 7.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 76.1% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 5.7 | 8.0 |
| State Rank | #1,342 of 2,221 | #593 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 40th | 73th |
Test Scores
| Subject | BLUE RIDGE ELEM. | THOMAS BENTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 14.0% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 27.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Columbia (65202) | Columbia (65201) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,740 | $46,177 |
| Median Home Value | $202,300 | $229,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,091 | $1,078 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 40.2% | 53.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% | 35.0% |
| Avg Commute | 19 min | 17 min |