Independence 30 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 14,406 students in Independence 30 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Independence 30 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Independence 30 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.50
# American Indian Students
64 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
109 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
3,525 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
25%
8%
# Black Students
2,076 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
# White Students
7,006 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
49%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
125 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,501 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
723
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
1,040
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,072
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,090
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,043
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,075
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,023
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,030
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,104
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,091
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,115
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,074
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
988
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
938
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,057 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,380 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Independence 30 School District?
Independence 30 School District manages 31 public schools serving 14,406 students.
What is the rank of Independence 30 School District?
Independence 30 School District is ranked #435 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Independence 30 School District?
49% of Independence 30 School District students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Independence 30 School District?
Independence 30 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Independence 30 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,380 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 31 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 14,406 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 51%
Graduation Rate
: 94% (Top 20% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 34% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 33% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
