Buckner Elem. vs Fire Prairie Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buckner Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students
Fire Prairie Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 5–6
713 students
| Measure | Buckner Elem. Independence, Missouri | Fire Prairie Middle Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #387 of 1,159 | #254 of 392 |
| National rank | #16437 of 50,301 | #9360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 327 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckner Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 42.1).
- •Buckner Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Buckner Elem. does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 43%).
- •Buckner Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 57.6%).
- •Buckner Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.3).
- •Fire Prairie Middle is the larger school with 713 students compared with 327.
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 Buckner Elem. better than Fire Prairie Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Buckner Elem. ranks higher (62.5 vs 42.1 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 Buckner Elem. and Fire Prairie Middle?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckner Elem.: 327. Fire Prairie Middle: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckner Elem. and Fire Prairie Middle rank in Missouri?
Buckner Elem. is 387th of 1,159 and Fire Prairie Middle is 254th of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).