Independence Academy

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50% (Top 1% in MO)
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students (08-09)
36 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
(10-11)
<50%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independence Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
30-39%
55%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independence Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Independence Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
American Indian
(08-09)
n/a
n/a
Asian
(08-09)
n/a
2%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Independence Academy and the percentage of Asian public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
Hispanic
(08-09)
17%
4%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Independence Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
(08-09)
3%
18%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Independence Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
(08-09)
80%
76%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Independence Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
(08-09)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Independence Academy and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
61%
31%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independence Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
3%
8%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independence Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Independence Academy?
36 students attend Independence Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Independence Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does Independence Academy offer ?
Independence Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Independence Academy part of?
Independence Academy is part of Independence 30 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: 9-12
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • : 30-39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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