Blackburn Elem. vs Bridger Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackburn Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
363 students
Bridger Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–6
744 students
| Measure | Blackburn Elem. Independence, Missouri | Bridger Middle Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #490 of 1,159 | #284 of 392 |
| National rank | #20248 of 50,301 | #10207 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–6 |
| Students | 363 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 72.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blackburn Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.0 vs 38.3).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 72.3%).
- •Blackburn Elem. does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.8).
- •Bridger Middle is the larger school with 744 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 Blackburn Elem. better than Bridger Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Blackburn Elem. ranks higher (57.0 vs 38.3 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 Blackburn Elem. and Bridger Middle?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackburn Elem.: 363. Bridger Middle: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackburn Elem. and Bridger Middle rank in Missouri?
Blackburn Elem. is 490th of 1,159 and Bridger Middle is 284th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).