JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. vs WILLIAM YATES ELEM.
JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. has a higher overall rating of 8.8/10 compared to 5.5/10. In math proficiency, WILLIAM YATES ELEM. leads at 67.0%.
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JOHN NOWLIN ELEM.
Blue Springs, MO
8.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
462 students
WILLIAM YATES ELEM.
Independence, MO
5.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
447 students
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| Metric | JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. | WILLIAM YATES ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.8 / 10 | 5.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.9 | 9.7 |
| Growth Score | 9.3 | 2.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.9% | 46.3% |
| Environment Score | 7.2 | 6.5 |
| State Rank | #65 of 2,221 | #1,515 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 97th | 32th |
Test Scores
| Subject | JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. | WILLIAM YATES ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 62.0% | 67.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 63.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | JOHN NOWLIN ELEM. | WILLIAM YATES ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 5th |
| Enrollment | 462 | 447 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.2:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 37.9% | 46.3% |
| District | BLUE SPRINGS R-IV | BLUE SPRINGS R-IV |
| City | Blue Springs | Independence |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Blue Springs (64015) | Independence (64055) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $81,242 | $64,646 |
| Median Home Value | $249,500 | $173,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,148 | $1,098 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 34.4% | 23.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | 13.0% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 24 min |