Independence 30 School District
School District · Independence, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
29
20 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,302
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
29
20 elem, 4 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,302
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Evaluating Independence 30?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Independence 30 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.
Procter Elem.
Independence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Spring Branch Elem.
Independence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sugar Creek Elem.
Sugar Creek · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#353 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,302
$225 vs Missouri median
District size
14,168 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Independence 30 ranks #353 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Independence 30's schools with real test data average 5.8/10 across 27 schools. Its top-rated schools are Procter Elem. (7.8/10), Spring Branch Elem. (7.6/10), and Sugar Creek Elem. (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.8/10 despite 85% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Independence 30 schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Independence 30
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (27 of 29). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Procter Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Spring Branch Elem. | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Sugar Creek Elem. | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Pioneer Ridge Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Mill Creek Elem. | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Randall Elem. | 7.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Sycamore Hills Elem. | 6.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Bingham Middle | 6.7 / 10 |
| 9 | William Southern Elem. | 6.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Abraham Mallinson Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
See all 29 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Independence 30
Independence 30 is a Independence, Missouri school district serving 29 schools. The district educates 14,168 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1. The district invests $12,302 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Independence 30 demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Procter Elem., which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Independence 30 students show an average math proficiency of 38.8% and ELA proficiency of 44.5%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Independence 30, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Independence 30 with test data.
Schools in Independence 30
29 schools Elementary Schools 20
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 3
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Independence
- Total Enrollment
- 14,168
- Teachers (FTE)
- 939
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Independence 30?
Independence 30 has 29 schools in total — 20 elementary, 4 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Independence 30?
The average composite rating for Independence 30 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 Independence 30?
Independence 30 spends $12,302 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Independence 30?
The average student-teacher ratio in Independence 30 is 15.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Independence 30?
Procter Elem. is the highest-rated school in Independence 30 with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Independence 30?
Across schools in Independence 30 with test data, the average math proficiency is 38.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Independence 30 compare to other districts in Missouri?
Independence 30 has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 29 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 38.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.5%
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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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