Blue Hills Elementary School

2101 N Twyman Rd
Independence, MO 64058
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 340 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Blue Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • 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:

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School Overview

Blue Hills Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
340 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Blue Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Hills Elementary School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1047 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35-39%
37%
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40-44%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
8%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
65%
69%
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Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.55
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
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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 #1047 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Blue Hills Elementary School?
340 students attend Blue Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Blue Hills Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 13:1.
What grades does Blue Hills Elementary School offer ?
Blue Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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