Fort Osage R-i School District
School District · Independence, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,731
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,731
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Evaluating Fort Osage R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fort Osage R-i as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Buckner Elem.
Independence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Blue Hills Elem.
Independence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Fire Prairie Middle
Independence · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#391 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,731
+$204 vs Missouri median
District size
4,796 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Fort Osage R-i ranks #391 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Fort Osage R-i's schools with real test data average 5.4/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Buckner Elem. (9.0/10), Blue Hills Elem. (6.5/10), and Fire Prairie Middle (5.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 40% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fort Osage R-i schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fort Osage R-i
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Buckner Elem. | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Blue Hills Elem. | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Fire Prairie Middle | 5.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Elm Grove Elem. | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Fort Osage High | 4.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Indian Trails Elem. | 4.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Cler-mont Elem. | 4.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Osage Trail Middle | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.4/10, Fort Osage R-i demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Buckner Elem., which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Fort Osage R-i students show an average math proficiency of 43.8% and ELA proficiency of 46.5%.
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 5.4/10. 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?
Buckner Elem. is the highest-rated school in Fort Osage R-i with a composite score of 9.0/10.
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 43.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 46.5%. 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 5.4/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 46.5%
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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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