Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)
Buchanan County Success Center served 40 students in grades 9-12.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 15% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 24% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 40 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 2 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 11% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 85% | 76% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.41 |
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Graduation Rate (10-11) | ≥50% | 86% |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 25% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Independence Community School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, IA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Buchanan County Success Center is Independence Junior Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is East Elementary School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Independence Independence Junior Senior High School Math: 85% | Reading: 75%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 7-12 | 703 students10
0.9 miles
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405 0.9 7-12 703 - Independence Early Childhood Center Grades: PK | 45 students
1.4 miles
1011 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780 1.4 PK 45 - Independence East Elementary School Grades: K-2 | 280 students
1.4 miles
1103 First Street West
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425 1.4 K-2 280 - Independence West Elementary School Math: 83% | Reading: 80%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-6 | 407 students10
1.4 miles
1301 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430 1.4 3-6 407 - Jesup Perry #1 Elementary School Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 33 students10
7.4 miles
1726 Fairbank Amish Blvd
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700 7.4 K-8 33
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