Top Rankings
Independence 30 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 14,168 students in Independence 30 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Independence 30 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
31 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
14,168 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
942 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Independence 30 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#425 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.51
# American Indian Students
51 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
104 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,627 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
8%
# Black Students
2,120 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
15%
15%
# White Students
7,179 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
51%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
137 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
950 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
535
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
1,014
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,014
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,033
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,092
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,020
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,049
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,011
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,064
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,082
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,106
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,121
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,055
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
972
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,293 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,588 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$203 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$178 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,293
$15,066
Spending / Student
$12,588
$13,894
Best Independence 30 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
John W. Luff Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 S Delaware Ave
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5415
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #22.
Sycamore Hills Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15208 E 39th St S
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5465
Grades: PK-5
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2601 N Liberty St
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5420
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Three Trails Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11801 E 32nd St S
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5470
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5470
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #55.
Little Blue Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2020 Quail Drive
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5480
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5480
Grades: PK-5
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Truman High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3301 S Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 1,700 students
Rank: #77.
Sugar Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11424 Gill St
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5460
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5460
Grades: PK-1
| 138 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
827 W College
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5400
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Procter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1403 W Linden Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5440
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5440
Grades: PK-5
| 200 students
Rank: #1010.
Blackburn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17302 E R D Mize Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5395
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5395
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #1111.
Bridger Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18200 E M-78 Hwy
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5375
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5375
Grades: 6
| 696 students
Rank: #1212.
William Chrisman High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1223 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5355
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5355
Grades: 9-12
| 1,441 students
Rank: #1313.
Spring Branch Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20404 E Truman Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5455
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1414.
Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2611 S Lee's Summit Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5510
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #1515.
Independence Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5505
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: #1616.
Ott Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1525 N Noland Rd
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5435
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #1717.
Thomas Hart Benton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
429 S Leslie
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5390
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #1818.
Santa Fe Trail Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1301 S Windsor St
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5450
Grades: PK-5
| 356 students
Rank: #1919.
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1656 S Speck Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5385
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5385
Grades: 7-8
| 817 students
Rank: #2020.
Abraham Mallinson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 North Forest Ave
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5530
Independence, MO 64054
(816) 521-5530
Grades: 2-5
| 275 students
Rank: #2121.
Cassell Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10401 East 31st Street South
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5540
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5540
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Fairmount Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Cedar Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5405
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5405
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
William Southern Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4300 S Phelps Rd
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5475
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
Rank: #2424.
Bingham Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1716 S Speck Rd
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5490
Independence, MO 64057
(816) 521-5490
Grades: 7-8
| 758 students
Rank: #2525.
Korte Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2437 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5430
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5430
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #2626.
Day Treatment
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Independence, MO 64050
(816) 521-5508
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #2727.
Van Horn High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1109 S Arlington Ave
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5360
Independence, MO 64053
(816) 521-5360
Grades: 9-12
| 1,113 students
Rank: #2828.
Clifford H. Nowlin Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2800 S Hardy Ave
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5380
Independence, MO 64052
(816) 521-5380
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #2929.
Randall Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
509 Jennings Rd
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 521-5445
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: n/an/a
1511 Kings Hwy
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5485
Independence, MO 64055
(816) 521-5485
Grades: PK
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
18400 East Salisbury Road
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Independence, MO 64056
(816) 461-0893
Grades: PK
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Independence 30 School District?
Independence 30 School District manages 31 public schools serving 14,168 students.
What is the rank of Independence 30 School District?
Independence 30 School District is ranked #435 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Independence 30 School District?
51% of Independence 30 School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Independence 30 School District?
Independence 30 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Independence 30 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,588 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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