Fort Osage R-i School District
School District · Independence, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,731
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,731
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#343 of 461
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,731
+$209 vs Missouri median
District size
4,796 students
Much larger than Missouri median
About Fort Osage R-i
Fort Osage R-i is a Independence, Missouri school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 4,796 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $12,731 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Fort Osage R-i demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cler-mont Elem., which has a composite score of 7.6/10.
In standardized testing, Fort Osage R-i students show an average math proficiency of 35.7% and ELA proficiency of 40.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Fort Osage R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Osage R-i with test data.
Schools in Fort Osage R-i
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Independence
- Total Enrollment
- 4,796
- Teachers (FTE)
- 358
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Osage R-i?
Fort Osage R-i has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fort Osage R-i?
The average composite rating for Fort Osage R-i is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fort Osage R-i?
Fort Osage R-i spends $12,731 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Osage R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Osage R-i is 13.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fort Osage R-i?
Cler-mont Elem. is the highest-rated school in Fort Osage R-i with a composite score of 7.6/10.
What are the test scores in Fort Osage R-i?
Across schools in Fort Osage R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fort Osage R-i compare to other districts in Missouri?
Fort Osage R-i has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.8%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MO
Compare Fort Osage R-i with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled (35)
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- Kansas City 33 (33)
- Hazelwood (32)
- Independence 30 (31)
- Rockwood R-vi (31)
- Lee's Summit R-vii (29)
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- Ferguson-florissant R-ii (23)
- Francis Howell R-iii (23)
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- Blue Springs R-iv (21)
- Department of Corrections (20)
- Liberty 53 (20)
- Park Hill (20)
- Raytown C-2 (20)
- Mehlville R-ix (19)
- Fox C-6 (18)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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