Very Good
#491 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 22% in state
Sugar Creek Elem.
Elementary School · Independence 30 · Sugar Creek, MO
An Independence 30 elementary school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11424 GILL ST, Sugar Creek, MO 64054
- Math 52% proficient (2012)
- Reading 52% proficient (2012)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sugar Creek Elem. score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2009, reaching 52% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sugar Creek 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmount Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 2.5 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 330 | Compare → |
| Bryant Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Center Place Restoration SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Mill Creek Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 274 | 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
- #3 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
Sugar Creek Elem. is listed in INDEPENDENCE 30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sugar Creek Elem.
Sugar Creek Elem. is a public elementary school in Sugar Creek, MO, part of Independence 30, serving approximately 138 students in grades Pre-K-1st with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #491 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sugar Creek Elem.
What grades does Sugar Creek Elem. serve?
Sugar Creek Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 1st.
How many students attend Sugar Creek Elem.?
Sugar Creek Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Sugar Creek Elem. is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sugar Creek Elem. rank in MO?
Sugar Creek Elem. ranks #491 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Sugar Creek Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Sugar Creek Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Sugar Creek Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sugar Creek Elem. has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Sugar Creek Elem. a charter school?
No, Sugar Creek Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sugar Creek Elem. a Title I school?
No, Sugar Creek Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sugar Creek Elem.?
84.8% of students at Sugar Creek 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
- Pre-K – 1st
- Enrollment
- 138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (816) 521-5460
- 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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