Bingham Middle vs Pioneer Ridge Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 360 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bingham Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
730 students
Pioneer Ridge Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
| Measure | Bingham Middle Independence, Missouri | Pioneer Ridge Middle Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 392 | #272 of 392 |
| National rank | #12155 of 15,369 | #9822 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 730 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.0 vs 28.7).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 76.4%).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle is the larger school with 731 students compared with 730.
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 Pioneer Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pioneer Ridge Middle ranks higher (40.0 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 Pioneer Ridge Middle?
About 360 m in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bingham Middle: 730. Pioneer Ridge Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bingham Middle and Pioneer Ridge Middle rank in Missouri?
Bingham Middle is 334th of 392 and Pioneer Ridge Middle is 272nd of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).