Cler-Mont Elem. vs Spring Branch Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cler-Mont Elem.
Independence ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ4
298 students
Spring Branch Elem.
Independence ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
278 students
| Measure | Cler-Mont Elem. Independence, Missouri | Spring Branch Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #821 of 1,159 | #472 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #32319 of 50,301 | #19676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ4 | Grades PKโ5 |
| Students | 298 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขSpring Branch Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 39.4).
- โขSpring Branch Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- โขSpring Branch Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- โขCler-Mont Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 70.5%).
- โขSpring Branch Elem. does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.5).
- โขCler-Mont Elem. is the larger school with 298 students compared with 278.
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 Cler-Mont Elem. better than Spring Branch Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Branch Elem. ranks higher (57.9 vs 39.4 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 Cler-Mont Elem. and Spring Branch Elem.?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cler-Mont Elem.: 298. Spring Branch Elem.: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cler-Mont Elem. and Spring Branch Elem. rank in Missouri?
Cler-Mont Elem. is 821st of 1,159 and Spring Branch Elem. is 472nd of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).