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Three Trails Elementary School vs. Cassell Park Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Three Trails Elementary School
11801 E 32nd St S
Independence, MO 64052
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Cassell Park Elementary School
10401 East 31st Street South
Independence, MO 64052
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Three Trails Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Cassell Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Three Trails Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cassell Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
347 students
370 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Three Trails Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cassell Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Three Trails Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cassell Park Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Three Trails Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cassell Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Three Trails Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cassell Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#934 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
#1699 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Three Trails Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cassell Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Three Trails Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cassell Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in MO)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Three Trails Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cassell Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-59%
(Top 20% in MO)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Three Trails Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cassell Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Three Trails Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Cassell Park Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
19
Kindergarten Students
66
60
Grade 1 Students
53
52
Grade 2 Students
65
61
Grade 3 Students
53
61
Grade 4 Students
44
67
Grade 5 Students
66
50

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Three Trails Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cassell Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
36%
46%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Three Trails Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cassell Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Three Trails Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cassell Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
40%
31%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Three Trails Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cassell Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Three Trails Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cassell Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Three Trails Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cassell Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Three Trails Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cassell Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Three Trails Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cassell Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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