Fire Prairie Middle vs Osage Trail Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Missouri, United States, 377 m 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
Osage Trail Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
675 students
| Measure | Fire Prairie Middle Independence, Missouri | Osage Trail Middle Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #254 of 392 | #271 of 392 |
| National rank | #9360 of 15,369 | #9820 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 713 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 48.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 26% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fire Prairie Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 40.0).
- •Fire Prairie Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •Fire Prairie Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 38%).
- •Osage Trail Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 57.6%).
- •Osage Trail Middle does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.3).
- •Fire Prairie Middle is the larger school with 713 students compared with 675.
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 Osage Trail Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fire Prairie Middle ranks higher (42.1 vs 40.0 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 Osage Trail Middle?
About 377 m in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fire Prairie Middle: 713. Osage Trail Middle: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fire Prairie Middle and Osage Trail Middle rank in Missouri?
Fire Prairie Middle is 254th of 392 and Osage Trail Middle is 271st of 392 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).