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Independence Academy Middle School (Closed 2018)

12902 E Us Highway 92
Dover, FL 33527

Serving 290 students in grades 6-8, Independence Academy Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).

The percentage of students achieving was 48% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving was 62% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 54%).

The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Independence Academy Middle School
6	94
7	106
8	90

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Total Students

290 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School
2023	290
2022	290
2021	290
2020	290
2019	290
2018	290
2017	290
2016	280
2015	190
2014	184
2013	192
2012	183
2011	151

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School
2023	21
2022	21
2021	21
2020	21
2019	21
2018	21
2017	21
2016	21
2015	12
2014	11
2013	14

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School Rankings

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State Level (FL)

(16-17)

48%

57%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2017)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2017	48%	57%	54%
2016	39%	54%	52%
2015	32%	53%	53%
2013	52%	58%	55%
2012	47%	57%	54%
2011	62%	68%	66%
2010	62%	68%	67%

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(16-17)

62%

54%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2017)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2017	62%	54%	52%
2016	58%	52%	50%
2015	57%	53%	51%
2014	67%	58%	56%
2013	62%	58%	55%
2012	57%	57%	55%
2011	62%	62%	60%
2010	67%	62%	61%

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Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

17:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	14:1	17:1	17:1
2022	14:1	16:1	17:1
2021	14:1	16:1	16:1
2020	14:1	16:1	16:1
2019	14:1	16:1	16:1
2018	14:1	16:1	14:1
2017	14:1	15:1	14:1
2016	13:1	16:1	14:1
2015	16:1	16:1	14:1
2014	17:1	15:1	14:1
2013	14:1	15:1	14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2023)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	1%	3%	5%
2022	1%	3%	4%
2021	1%	3%	4%
2020	1%	3%	4%
2019	1%	3%	4%
2015	1%	3%	3%
2014	1%	3%	4%

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Hispanic

18%

37%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	18%	37%	38%
2022	18%	36%	38%
2021	18%	35%	37%
2020	18%	34%	37%
2019	18%	34%	37%
2018	19%	32%	36%
2017	19%	32%	36%
2016	18%	32%	35%
2015	12%	31%	35%
2014	10%	30%	34%
2013	11%	29%	33%
2012	9%	29%	33%
2011	10%	28%	32%

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Black

21%

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	2%	21%	22%
2022	2%	21%	22%
2021	2%	22%	22%
2020	2%	22%	22%
2019	2%	22%	22%
2018	2%	22%	22%
2017	2%	22%	22%
2016	3%	23%	22%
2015	2%	23%	22%
2014	4%	23%	21%
2013	4%	23%	21%
2012	3%	23%	21%
2011	3%	23%	21%

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White

75%

35%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	75%	35%	30%
2022	75%	36%	31%
2021	75%	36%	32%
2020	75%	37%	33%
2019	75%	37%	33%
2018	75%	39%	34%
2017	75%	39%	34%
2016	76%	39%	35%
2015	83%	40%	36%
2014	84%	41%	37%
2013	84%	42%	38%
2012	84%	42%	39%
2011	83%	43%	39%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	4%	4%	5%
2022	4%	4%	5%
2021	4%	4%	5%
2020	4%	4%	4%
2019	4%	4%	4%
2018	4%	3%	4%
2017	4%	3%	4%
2016	3%	3%	4%
2015	2%	3%	4%
2014	1%	3%	4%
2013	1%	3%	4%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.41

0.70

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	0.41	0.70	0.72
2022	0.41	0.70	0.72
2021	0.41	0.70	0.72
2020	0.41	0.70	0.71
2019	0.41	0.70	0.71
2018	0.40	0.70	0.71
2017	0.40	0.70	0.71
2016	0.39	0.70	0.71
2015	0.30	0.70	0.70
2014	0.30	0.69	0.71
2013	0.29	0.69	0.71
2012	0.29	0.69	0.70
2011	0.30	0.69	0.70

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Eligible for

47%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	2%	49%	46%
2022	2%	50%	50%
2021	2%	50%	52%
2020	2%	50%	52%
2019	2%	50%	52%
2018	1%	53%	52%
2017	1%	53%	52%
2016	7%	48%	48%
2015	13%	53%	54%
2014	31%	52%	53%
2013	25%	51%	50%
2012	23%	50%	49%
2011	21%	49%	48%

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Eligible for

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Independence Academy Middle School	Florida	Hillsborough School District
2023	3%	4%	5%
2022	3%	3%	5%
2021	3%	4%	7%
2020	3%	6%	7%
2019	3%	6%	7%
2018	2%	5%	5%
2017	2%	5%	5%
2016	2%	4%	4%
2015	6%	5%	5%
2014	10%	6%	7%
2013	10%	7%	7%
2012	5%	7%	8%
2011	5%	7%	8%

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hillsborough School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).

How many students attend Independence Academy Middle School?

290 students attend Independence Academy Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

75% of Independence Academy Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Independence Academy Middle School?

Independence Academy Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.

What grades does Independence Academy Middle School offer ?

Independence Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Independence Academy Middle School part of?

Independence Academy Middle School is part of Hillsborough School District.