Blue Hills Elementary School

25102 E. Us 24 Highway
Independence, MO 64056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 347 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Blue Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

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School Overview

Blue Hills Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
347 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Blue Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Hills Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1072 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-44%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
15%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
7%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
64%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Blue Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Hills Elementary School is ranked #1072 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Blue Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nashua Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Blue Hills Elementary School?
347 students attend Blue Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Blue Hills Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Hills Elementary School?
Blue Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blue Hills Elementary School offer ?
Blue Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Blue Hills Elementary School part of?
Blue Hills Elementary School is part of Fort Osage R-I School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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