BLUE HILLS ELEM. vs MILL CREEK ELEM.
MILL CREEK ELEM. has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 6.5/10. In math proficiency, BLUE HILLS ELEM. leads at 52.0%.
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.
BLUE HILLS ELEM.
Independence, MO
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 4th
347 students
MILL CREEK ELEM.
Independence, MO
7.1/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
274 students
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| Metric | BLUE HILLS ELEM. | MILL CREEK ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.8 | 8.5 |
| Growth Score | 8.1 | 7.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.1% | 70.4% |
| Environment Score | 4.8 | 3.5 |
| State Rank | #1,046 of 2,221 | #725 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 53th | 67th |
Test Scores
| Subject | BLUE HILLS ELEM. | MILL CREEK ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 52.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 42.0% | 47.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | BLUE HILLS ELEM. | MILL CREEK ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 4th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 347 | 274 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.5:1 | 16.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 42.1% | 70.4% |
| District | FORT OSAGE R-I | INDEPENDENCE 30 |
| City | Independence | Independence |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Independence (64056) | Independence (64050) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $68,696 | $46,561 |
| Median Home Value | $176,400 | $137,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,290 | $915 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 19.6% | 15.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 17.4% |
| Avg Commute | 27 min | 24 min |