Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School serves 771 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 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Independence Elementary School's student population of 771 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 771 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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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 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2317 out of 9659 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 51% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rosedale Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Independence Elementary School is Liberty High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Rosedale Middle School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Rosedale-north Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Rosedale Middle School Math: 57% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 7-8 | 677 students10
0.2 miles
12463 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6030 0.2 7-8 677 - Bakersfield Rosedale-north Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 474 students10
0.8 miles
11500 Meacham Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6040 0.8 K-6 474 - Bakersfield Patriot Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 803 students10
1.3 miles
4410 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 588-6065 1.3 K-6 803 - Bakersfield Liberty High School Math: 43% | Reading: 71%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,082 students10
1.4 miles
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-0925 1.4 9-12 2,082 - Bakersfield American Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 71%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 746 students10
1.5 miles
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 587-2277 1.5 K-6 746
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