Bridger Middle vs Little Blue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridger Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–6
744 students
Little Blue Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | Bridger Middle Independence, Missouri | Little Blue Elementary Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #284 of 392 | #590 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #10207 of 15,369 | #22847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 744 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Blue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 38.3).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 72.3%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.8).
- •Bridger Middle is the larger school with 744 students compared with 263.
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 Bridger Middle better than Little Blue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Little Blue Elementary ranks higher (53.3 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 Bridger Middle and Little Blue Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridger Middle: 744. Little Blue Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridger Middle and Little Blue Elementary rank in Missouri?
Bridger Middle is 284th of 392 and Little Blue Elementary is 590th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).