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 — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
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
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)