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Fort Osage R-I School District

#4 in Best School Districts in Jackson County
  • Independence, MO
  • 31 reviews
    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      A-
    3. Teachers
      B+
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      A-
    6. Health & Safety
      B
    7. Administration
      A-
    8. Sports
      A-
    9. Food
      B+
    10. Resources & Facilities
      B
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    Fort Osage R-I School District is an above average, public school district located in Independence, MO. It has 4,835 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 14 to 1. According to state test scores, 42% of students are at least proficient in math and 60% in reading.
    Address
    2101 N Twyman Rd
    Independence, MO 64058
    Telephone
    (816) 650-7000
    Website
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    60%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    42%
    Average Graduation Rate
    95%
    Average SAT
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    Average ACT
    24
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    Students

    Diversity
    A-
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    4,835
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    53.3%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    14:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $58,800
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    6.7%

    Finances

    Total Expenses
    $57,238,000
    Expenses Per Student
    $10,884/ student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      61%
    • Support Services
      34%
    • Other
      5%
    Living in the Area
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Cost of Living
      B
    2. Good for Families
      A-
    3. Housing
      B-
    Median Household Income
    $50,652
    National
    $55,322
    Median Rent
    $849
    National
    $949
    Median Home Value
    $131,500
    National
    $184,700

    Fort Osage R-I School District Reviews

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    The selection of classes offered, teachers & activities are wonderful. The only changes I’d suggest are adding club sports to cover sports not offered by the school (swimming, lacrosse, etc.) as well as updating & expanding the school buildings around the district (they just re-built the football stadium & made several improvements to some of their buildings last year but a lot of the buildings are still dated). When it comes to sports, FO is at the top of our division - last year the football team went to state, basketball season was one of the best in school history & baseball, volleyball, soccer & track are already starting this year right! There’s tons of other clubs & activities to choose from & many opportunities to be a part of the community. Communication between the administration, teachers, students & parents is amazing & they’ve adopted a lot of new tech into the district. All around great experiences at this school!
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    I loved Fort Osage. I was a highly involved student: choir, track, cross country, and basketball as well as honor societies. The staff is amazing and always willing to help students-I never had a faculty member that I disliked, even a sliver. Surrounded by a caring community, this school is invokes a sense of belonging for everyone. Proud to be alumni of this school!

    Something that could improve is the parking and the gymnasiums are sort of run down, but otherwise an amazing school.
    I've been a student in the district since pre-k, and have come to know a lot about the community. Everyone knows pretty much everyone, and I've been friends with the same people since middle school. There is a tight-knit feeling here, and I do feel comfortable with a lot of kids here. The new enclosed breezeway at the HS makes me feel safer there and the new updated stadium is really nice. We get chromebooks and expensive tech, but I wish some of the money went towards things like updating the bathrooms, etc (even though I understand we don't get a lot of money). The majority of staff is kind and helpful, and want to see us succeed. That includes the bus drivers, custodians, lunch ladies, etc, too!