Independence Leadership Academy
Tel:
(985)878-4946
- Independence Leadership Academy serves 473 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 69%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Independence Leadership Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Independence Leadership Academy's student population of 473 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 473 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Independence Leadership Academy's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Independence Leadership Academy is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (LA) |
| Overall School Rank | #488 out of 1,277 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 69% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 24% | 6% |
| Black | 49% | 44% |
| White | 25% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.61 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 95% | 60% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 3% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tangipahoa Parish School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, LA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Independence Leadership Academy is Independence High Magnet (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Independence High Magnet (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Independence Magnet (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Independence Independence High Magnet Grades: 8-12 | 366 students
0.1 miles
270 Tiger Avenue
Independence, LA 70443
(985)878-9436 0.1 8-12 366 - Independence Independence Magnet Grades: PK-8 | 327 students
0.6 miles
300 West Second Street
Independence, LA 70443
(985)878-4376 0.6 PK-8 327 - Tickfaw Lucille Nesom Memorial Grades: PK-8 | 463 students
4.0 miles
Hwy. 442 West
Tickfaw, LA 70466
(985)345-2166 4.0 PK-8 463 - Natalbany Midway Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 454 students
5.6 miles
48405 Hwy. 51
Natalbany, LA 70451
(985)345-2376 5.6 PK-3 454 - Loranger Loranger Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 753 students
5.8 miles
54101 Martin Street
Loranger, LA 70446
(985)878-4538 5.8 PK-4 753
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