Little Blue Elementary vs Pioneer Ridge Middle
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.
Little Blue Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
Pioneer Ridge Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
| Measure | Little Blue Elementary Independence, Missouri | Pioneer Ridge Middle Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #590 of 1,159 | #272 of 392 |
| National rank | #22847 of 50,301 | #9822 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 263 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 31% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Blue Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 40.0).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 64.4%).
- •Little Blue Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.3).
- •Pioneer Ridge Middle is the larger school with 731 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 Little Blue Elementary better than Pioneer Ridge Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Little Blue Elementary ranks higher (53.3 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 Little Blue Elementary and Pioneer Ridge Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Blue Elementary: 263. Pioneer Ridge Middle: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Blue Elementary and Pioneer Ridge Middle rank in Missouri?
Little Blue Elementary is 590th of 1,159 and Pioneer Ridge Middle is 272nd of 392 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).