Sycamore Hills Elem. vs William Southern Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sycamore Hills Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
574 students
William Southern Elem.
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Sycamore Hills Elem. Independence, Missouri | William Southern Elem. Independence, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #660 of 1,159 | #674 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #25993 of 50,301 | #26400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 574 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.5% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (48.8 vs 48.2).
- •William Southern Elem. does better on math proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •William Southern Elem. does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Sycamore Hills Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 74.5%).
- •Sycamore Hills Elem. does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 18.3).
- •Sycamore Hills Elem. is the larger school with 574 students compared with 458.
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 Sycamore Hills Elem. better than William Southern Elem.?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sycamore Hills Elem. and William Southern Elem.?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sycamore Hills Elem.: 574. William Southern Elem.: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sycamore Hills Elem. and William Southern Elem. rank in Missouri?
Sycamore Hills Elem. is 660th of 1,159 and William Southern Elem. is 674th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).