Independence Elementary School
Tel:
(661)588-6011
- Independence Elementary School serves 771 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.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
School Overview
- Independence Elementary School's student population of 771 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 22% 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 Comparison
- Independence Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #2534 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 38% |
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| 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 | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 54% |
| Black | 4% | 5% |
| White | 52% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.61 | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Rosedale Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 677 students
0.2 miles
12463 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-6030 0.2 7-8 677 - Bakersfield Rosedale-north Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 474 students
0.8 miles
11500 Meacham Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-6040 0.8 K-6 474 - Bakersfield Patriot Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 803 students
1.3 miles
4410 Old Farm Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-6065 1.3 K-6 803 - Bakersfield Liberty High School Grades: 9-12 | 2082 students
1.4 miles
925 Jewetta Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)587-0925 1.4 9-12 2082 - Bakersfield American Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 746 students
1.5 miles
800 Verdugo
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)587-2277 1.5 K-6 746
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