Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School serves 700 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Independence Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Independence Elementary School's student population of 700 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
700 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Independence Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Independence Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2317 out of 9659 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1

American Indian
1%
n/a

Asian
4%
12%

Hispanic
35%
56%

Black
4%
5%

White
56%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

Two or more races
n/a
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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