Fire Prairie Middle vs Indian Trails Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fire Prairie Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 5–6
713 students
Indian Trails Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
365 students
| Measure | Fire Prairie Middle Independence, Missouri | Indian Trails Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 392 | #632 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #9360 of 15,369 | #24533 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 713 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Trails Elem. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 42.1).
- •Indian Trails Elem. does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Indian Trails Elem. does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Fire Prairie Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 60.3%).
- •Indian Trails Elem. does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 14.3).
- •Fire Prairie Middle is the larger school with 713 students compared with 365.
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 Fire Prairie Middle better than Indian Trails Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Trails Elem. ranks higher (50.9 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 Fire Prairie Middle and Indian Trails Elem.?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fire Prairie Middle: 713. Indian Trails Elem.: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fire Prairie Middle and Indian Trails Elem. rank in Missouri?
Fire Prairie Middle is 254th of 392 and Indian Trails Elem. is 632nd of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).