Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School serves 191 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Independence Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Independence Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Independence Elementary School's student population of 191 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 191 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Independence Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,029 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Independence Elementary School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1255 out of 2029 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 51% | 12% |
| Black | 2% | 9% |
| White | 45% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.49 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 32% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Independence School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Independence Elementary School is Independence High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Independence Middle School (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Independence Independence High School Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 110 students10
0.0 miles
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172 0 9-12 110 - Independence Independence Middle School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 72 students10
0.3 miles
23786 Indee Blvd
Independence, WI 54747
(715) 985-3172 0.3 6-8 72 - Whitehall Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 345 students10
4.7 miles
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364 4.7 7-12 345 - Whitehall Whitehall Memorial Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 35%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 438 students10
4.9 miles
19121 Hobson St
Whitehall, WI 54773
(715) 538-4364 4.9 PK-6 438 - Arcadia Arcadia Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 555 students10
8.7 miles
358 E River St
Arcadia, WI 54612
(608) 323-3315 8.7 PK-4 555
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