Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Independent Scholar ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in WA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Independent Scholar ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Community Size
School Overview
Independent Scholar's student population of 111 students has grown by 63% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Independent Scholar ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independent Scholar is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1330 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
16:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
9%
Hispanic
5%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
90%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independent Scholar's ranking?
Independent Scholar is ranked #1330 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independent Scholar?
The graduation rate of Independent Scholar is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Independent Scholar?
111 students attend Independent Scholar.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Independent Scholar students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independent Scholar?
Independent Scholar has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Independent Scholar offer ?
Independent Scholar offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Independent Scholar part of?
Independent Scholar is part of Riverside School District.
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