Blue Hills Elem. vs Sunshine Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Hills Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
357 students
Sunshine Center
Independence · Public other · Grades PK–PK
106 students
| Measure | Blue Hills Elem. Independence, Missouri | Sunshine Center Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #566 of 1,159 | – |
| National rank | #22406 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 357 | 106 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 106 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.7% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Hills Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 52.8%).
- •Blue Hills Elem. is the larger school with 357 students compared with 106.
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 Sunshine Center?
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 Sunshine Center?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Hills Elem.: 357. Sunshine Center: 106. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Hills Elem. and Sunshine Center rank in Missouri?
Blue Hills Elem. is 566th of 1,159 and Sunshine Center is unranked among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).