BLACKBURN ELEM. vs THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.
BLACKBURN ELEM. has a higher overall rating of 6.6/10 compared to 5.7/10. In math proficiency, BLACKBURN ELEM. leads at 47.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
BLACKBURN ELEM.
Independence, MO
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
365 students
THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.
Independence, MO
5.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
397 students
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| Metric | BLACKBURN ELEM. | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 5.7 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.4 | 6.3 |
| Growth Score | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.8% | 88.4% |
| Environment Score | 6.9 | 2.7 |
| State Rank | #997 of 2,221 | #1,433 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 55th | 36th |
Test Scores
| Subject | BLACKBURN ELEM. | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 47.0% | 31.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 52.0% | 46.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | BLACKBURN ELEM. | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 365 | 397 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 46.8% | 88.4% |
| District | INDEPENDENCE 30 | INDEPENDENCE 30 |
| City | Independence | Independence |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Independence (64057) | Independence (64050) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,441 | $46,561 |
| Median Home Value | $235,700 | $137,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,139 | $915 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 28.5% | 15.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | 17.4% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 24 min |