Safety scores and transparency grades from federal incident data · 2021-22 collection
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| SCHOOL | DISTRICT | GRADES | STUDENTS | SAFETY SCORE | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGES Academy | Independence | 07–12 | 55 | 67 | A |
| Independence Sr High | Independence | 09–12 | 554 | 30 | A |
| Independence Middle | Independence | 06–08 | 475 | 27 | A |
| Jefferson School | Independence | 03–05 | 416 | 24 | A |
| Eisenhower Elem | Independence | PK–02 | 424 | 19 | A |