Independence Academy Middle School (Closed 2018)
Independence Academy Middle School served 290 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 290 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 48% | 57% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 62% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 33% |
| Black | 2% | 22% |
| White | 75% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hillsborough School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Independence Academy Middle School is Simmons Career Center (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Independence Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dover Independence Academy Charter School
Math: 54% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-8 | 894 students10
0.1 miles
12902 E Us Highway 92
Dover, FL 33527
(813) 473-8600 0.1 K-8 894 - Plant City Wilson Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 362 students10
0.9 miles
702 W English St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9307 0.9 PK-5 362 - Plant City Jackson Elementary School Math: 39% | Reading: 32%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 514 students10
1.6 miles
502 E Gilchrist St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9341 1.6 PK-5 514 - Plant City Tomlin Middle School Math: 53% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,514 student10
1.7 miles
501 N Woodrow Wilson St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9400 1.7 6-8 1,514 - Plant City Bryan Elementary School Math: 35% | Reading: 34%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 722 students10
1.8 miles
2006 W Oak Ave
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 757-9300 1.8 PK-5 722
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