THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. vs BLACKBURN 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.
THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM.
Independence, MO
5.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
397 students
BLACKBURN ELEM.
Independence, MO
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 5th
365 students
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| Metric | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. | BLACKBURN ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.7 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.6 | 6.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.4% | 46.8% |
| Environment Score | 2.7 | 6.9 |
| State Rank | #1,433 of 2,221 | #997 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 36th | 55th |
Test Scores
| Subject | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. | BLACKBURN ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 31.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 46.0% | 52.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | THOMAS HART BENTON ELEM. | BLACKBURN ELEM. |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Pre-K – 5th | Pre-K – 5th |
| Enrollment | 397 | 365 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 13.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.4% | 46.8% |
| District | INDEPENDENCE 30 | INDEPENDENCE 30 |
| City | Independence | Independence |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Independence (64050) | Independence (64057) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $46,561 | $71,441 |
| Median Home Value | $137,200 | $235,700 |
| Median Rent | $915 | $1,139 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 15.0% | 28.5% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.4% | 5.1% |
| Avg Commute | 24 min | 23 min |