Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Blue Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Hills Elementary serves the west part of Independence, MO, covering an area of approximately 4.3 square miles. Most families can expect a drive time of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest boundary located about 2.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Blue Hills Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
357 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Blue Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Hills Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#824 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
9%
Black
8%
15%
White
62%
67%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Hills Elementary School is ranked #824 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Blue Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Nashua Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Blue Hills Elementary School?
357 students attend Blue Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Blue Hills Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Hills Elementary School?
Blue Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Blue Hills Elementary School offer ?
Blue Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Hills Elementary School part of?
Blue Hills Elementary School is part of Fort Osage R-I School District.
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