Average
#1050 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 47% in state
Blue Hills Elem.
Elementary School · Fort Osage R-i · Independence, MO
A Fort Osage R-i elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25102 E. US 24 Highway, Independence, MO 64056
- Math 39% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs MO 46% (2025)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blue Hills Elem. score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 12 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 35 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Blue Hills Elem. 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 10Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), 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
$68,696
Median home value
$176,400
Median rent
$1,290/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
18.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64056; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Grove Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Cler-mont Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–4 | 1.6 mi | 326 | Compare → |
| Randall Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Indian Trails Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–4 | 2.8 mi | 357 | 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.
Fort Osage R-i
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,731NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blue Hills Elem. is listed in FORT OSAGE R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blue Hills Elem.
Blue Hills Elem. is a public elementary school in Independence, MO, part of Fort Osage R-i, serving approximately 347 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,050 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blue Hills Elem.
What grades does Blue Hills Elem. serve?
Blue Hills Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Blue Hills Elem.?
Blue Hills Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Hills Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Hills Elem. 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 Blue Hills Elem. rank in MO?
Blue Hills Elem. ranks #1,050 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Blue Hills Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Blue Hills Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Blue Hills Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Hills Elem. has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blue Hills Elem. a charter school?
No, Blue Hills Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blue Hills Elem. a Title I school?
No, Blue Hills Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Hills Elem.?
42.1% of students at Blue Hills Elem. 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.7%
- Phone
- (816) 650-7440
- Area population (ZIP 64056)
- 17,608
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 64056; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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