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#2178 of 2,221 schools in MO
Sunshine Center
School · Independence 30 · Independence, MO
An Independence 30 school serving grades Pre-K – Pre-K.
18400 EAST SALISBURY ROAD, Independence, MO 64056
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 33 schools in Independence.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunshine Center sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 8Somewhat 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randall Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK | 1.5 mi | 134 | Compare → |
| Spring Branch Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| Little Blue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 281 | 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.
Independence 30
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #27 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
Sunshine Center is listed in INDEPENDENCE 30; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunshine Center
Sunshine Center is a public school in Independence, MO, part of Independence 30, serving approximately 96 students in grades Pre-K-Pre-K. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,178 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunshine Center
What grades does Sunshine Center serve?
Sunshine Center serves students in grades Pre-K through Pre-K.
How many students attend Sunshine Center?
Sunshine Center has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
How does Sunshine Center rank in MO?
Sunshine Center ranks #2,178 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Sunshine Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunshine Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sunshine Center a charter school?
No, Sunshine Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunshine Center a Title I school?
No, Sunshine Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunshine Center?
46.9% of students at Sunshine Center 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 – Pre-K
- Enrollment
- 96
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Phone
- (816) 461-0893
- Area population (ZIP 64056)
- 17,608
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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