Serving 309 students in grades 6-8, Independence Charter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 54% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1510 out of 1674 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
12%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
26%
19%
Black
34%
8%
White
18%
46%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
12%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Independence Middle School District
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence Charter Middle School's ranking?
Independence Charter Middle School is ranked #1510 out of 1,674 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Independence Charter Middle School?
309 students attend Independence Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Independence Charter Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Charter Middle School?
Independence Charter Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Independence Charter Middle School offer ?
Independence Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Independence Charter Middle School part of?
Independence Charter Middle School is part of Independence Middle School District.
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