Bingham Middle vs Little Blue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 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
Little Blue Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | Bingham Middle Independence, Missouri | Little Blue Elementary Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 392 | #590 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #12155 of 15,369 | #22847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 730 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Blue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 28.7).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 76.4%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.9).
- •Bingham Middle is the larger school with 730 students compared with 263.
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 Little Blue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Little Blue Elementary ranks higher (53.3 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 Little Blue Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bingham Middle: 730. Little Blue Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bingham Middle and Little Blue Elementary rank in Missouri?
Bingham Middle is 334th of 392 and Little Blue Elementary is 590th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).