Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School serves 701 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Independence Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Independence Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Independence Elementary School's student population of 701 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 701 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 51 teachers |
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School Comparison
Independence Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Independence Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1759 out of 3672 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 32% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 57% | 26% |
| Black | 23% | 17% |
| White | 12% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 2% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley View CUSD 365u School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Independence Elementary School is Bolingbrook High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jane Addams Middle School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bolingbrook Jane Addams Middle School Math: 47% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 690 students10
0.3 miles
905 Lily Cache Ln
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-7200 0.3 6-8 690 - Bolingbrook Bolingbrook High School Math: 30% | Reading: 30%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 3,550 students10
0.5 miles
365 Raider Way
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6400 0.5 9-12 3,550 - Bolingbrook Oak View Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 18%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 647 students10
0.8 miles
150 N Schmidt Rd
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-9300 0.8 K-5 647 - Bolingbrook Jamie Mcgee Elementary School Math: 34% | Reading: 30%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 501 students10
1.0 miles
179 Commonwealth Dr
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-4300 1 PK-5 501 - Bolingbrook Brooks Middle School Math: 33% | Reading: 36%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 1,138 student10
1.1 miles
350 Blair Ln
Bolingbrook, IL 60440
(630) 759-6340 1.1 6-8 1,138
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