Blue Hills Elem. vs Early Childhood Ctr.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Hills Elem.
Independence ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ4
357 students
Early Childhood Ctr.
Independence ยท Public other ยท Grades PKโPK
133 students
| Measure | Blue Hills Elem. Independence, Missouri | Early Childhood Ctr. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | โ Not rated |
| State rank | #566 of 1,159 | โ |
| National rank | #22406 of 50,301 | โ |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades Kโ4 | Grades PKโPK |
| Students | 357 | 133 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 133 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | โ |
| Math proficiency | 52% | โ |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขBlue Hills Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 44.4%).
- โขEarly Childhood Ctr. does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.3).
- โขBlue Hills Elem. is the larger school with 357 students compared with 133.
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 Blue Hills Elem. better than Early Childhood Ctr.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blue Hills Elem. and Early Childhood Ctr.?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Hills Elem.: 357. Early Childhood Ctr.: 133. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Hills Elem. and Early Childhood Ctr. rank in Missouri?
Blue Hills Elem. is 566th of 1,159 and Early Childhood Ctr. is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).