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#961 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 43% in state
Abraham Mallinson Elementary
Elementary School · Independence 30 · Sugar Creek, MO
An Independence 30 elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
709 NORTH FOREST AVE, Sugar Creek, MO 64054
- Math 26% vs MO 50% (2025)
- Reading 27% vs MO 49% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Abraham Mallinson Elementary score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Abraham Mallinson Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,974/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sugar Creek), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,639
Median home value
$98,500
Median rent
$1,100/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
65.6%
Poverty rate
12.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64054; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Mill Creek Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Center Place Restoration SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Fairmount Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 330 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Independence 30
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #10 of 28
- District spending per student
- $12,302NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abraham Mallinson Elementary is listed in INDEPENDENCE 30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abraham Mallinson Elementary
Abraham Mallinson Elementary is a public elementary school in Sugar Creek, MO, part of Independence 30, serving approximately 275 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #961 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abraham Mallinson Elementary
What grades does Abraham Mallinson Elementary serve?
Abraham Mallinson Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Abraham Mallinson Elementary?
Abraham Mallinson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abraham Mallinson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Abraham Mallinson Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abraham Mallinson Elementary rank in MO?
Abraham Mallinson Elementary ranks #961 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Abraham Mallinson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Abraham Mallinson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Abraham Mallinson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abraham Mallinson Elementary has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Abraham Mallinson Elementary a charter school?
No, Abraham Mallinson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abraham Mallinson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Abraham Mallinson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abraham Mallinson Elementary?
85.8% of students at Abraham Mallinson Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (816) 521-5530
- Area population (ZIP 64054)
- 3,109
- Area median age
- 42
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 64054; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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