Bolivar Intermediate Sch. vs Sycamore Hills Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
Bolivar · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
572 students
Sycamore Hills Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
| Measure | Bolivar Intermediate Sch. Bolivar, Missouri | Sycamore Hills Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #574 of 1,159 | #660 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22612 of 50,301 | #25993 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 572 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.4% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| city | Bolivar | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bolivar Intermediate Sch. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.6 vs 48.8).
- •Sycamore Hills Elem. does better on math proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Sycamore Hills Elem. does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Bolivar Intermediate Sch. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 62.5%).
- •Bolivar Intermediate Sch. does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.9).
- •Sycamore Hills Elem. is the larger school with 574 students compared with 572.
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 Bolivar Intermediate Sch. better than Sycamore Hills Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Bolivar Intermediate Sch. ranks higher (53.6 vs 48.8 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 Bolivar Intermediate Sch. and Sycamore Hills Elem.?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Bolivar and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bolivar Intermediate Sch.: 572. Sycamore Hills Elem.: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bolivar Intermediate Sch. and Sycamore Hills Elem. rank in Missouri?
Bolivar Intermediate Sch. is 574th of 1,159 and Sycamore Hills Elem. is 660th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).