Bingham Middle vs Blackburn Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bingham Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
730 students
Blackburn Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
| Measure | Bingham Middle Independence, Missouri | Blackburn Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 392 | #490 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12155 of 15,369 | #20248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 730 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 28.7).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 76.4%).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.9).
- •Bingham Middle is the larger school with 730 students compared with 363.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bingham Middle better than Blackburn Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn Elem. ranks higher (57.0 vs 28.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bingham Middle and Blackburn Elem.?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bingham Middle: 730. Blackburn Elem.: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bingham Middle and Blackburn Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bingham Middle is 334th of 392 and Blackburn Elem. is 490th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).