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#1486 of 2,221 schools in MO
William Yates Elem.
Elementary School · Blue Springs R-iv · Independence, MO
A Blue Springs R-iv elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3600 DAVIDSON RD, Independence, MO 64055
- Math 74% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Yates Elem. score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Yates Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 16Somewhat 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
$64,646
Median home value
$173,400
Median rent
$1,098/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sycamore Hills Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| The Schoolhouse, Inc.Private · tuition | Not rated | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Blackburn Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 365 | Compare → |
| Glendale Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 391 | 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.
Blue Springs R-iv
- Schools in district
- 21
- Rank in district
- #16 of 20
- District spending per student
- $12,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Yates Elem. is listed in BLUE SPRINGS R-IV; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Yates Elem.
William Yates Elem. is a public elementary school in Independence, MO, part of Blue Springs R-iv, serving approximately 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,486 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Yates Elem.
What grades does William Yates Elem. serve?
William Yates Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William Yates Elem.?
William Yates Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Yates Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at William Yates Elem. is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Yates Elem. rank in MO?
William Yates Elem. ranks #1,486 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is William Yates Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
William Yates Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 William Yates Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Yates Elem. has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is William Yates Elem. a charter school?
No, William Yates Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Yates Elem. a Title I school?
No, William Yates Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Yates Elem.?
46.3% of students at William Yates 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.3%
- Phone
- (816) 874-3740
- Area population (ZIP 64055)
- 36,092
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 64055; 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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