Missouriβ€ΊSchoolsβ€ΊBINGHAM MIDDLE

BINGHAM MIDDLE

PublicGrades 7–8
INDEPENDENCE, Missouri Β· INDEPENDENCE 30
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students730
Student:Teacher14.6:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 325
730
Total Enrollment
State avg: 55%
76%+21.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

BINGHAM MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in INDEPENDENCE, Missouri. The school enrolls 730 students. It is part of the INDEPENDENCE 30 district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking β€” different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility β€” schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Typeβ€”
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictINDEPENDENCE 30
County29095
CityINDEPENDENCE
ZIP64057
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID291548002339

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment730
White50.3%
Hispanic / Latino20.8%
Black / African American15.6%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.2%
Two or More Races9.9%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
50.3%
Hispanic
20.8%
Black
15.6%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
9.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)