Independence Elementary School
Tel:
(661)588-6011
- Independence Elementary School serves 715 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Independence Elementary School's student population of 715 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 715 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Independence Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Independence Elementary School is 0.61, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #2531 out of 9,595 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 32% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 6% |
| White | 54% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rosedale Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Rosedale Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 660 students
0.2 miles
12463 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-6030 0.2 7-8 660 - Bakersfield Rosedale-north Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 476 students
0.8 miles
11500 Meacham Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-6040 0.8 K-6 476 - Bakersfield Patriot Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 794 students
1.3 miles
4410 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-6065 1.3 K-6 794 - Bakersfield Liberty High School Grades: 9-12 | 2042 students
1.4 miles
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)587-0925 1.4 9-12 2042 - Bakersfield American Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 747 students
1.5 miles
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)587-2277 1.5 K-6 747
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