Independent Scholar

34515 N. Newport Highway
Chattaroy, WA 99003
2/
10
Bottom 50%
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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
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%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50% in WA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 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:

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.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Independent Scholar ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,052 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (WA)
#1709 out of 2052 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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(18-19)
≤10%
50%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independent Scholar and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
(18-19)
50-59%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independent Scholar and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
16:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Independent Scholar and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Independent Scholar and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
n/a
9%
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Hispanic
5%
25%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Independent Scholar and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
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White
90%
50%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Independent Scholar and the percentage of White public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in WA.
0.19
This chart display the diversity score of Independent Scholar and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(18-19)
≥50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Independent Scholar and public school graduation rate of Washington by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independent Scholar and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independent Scholar and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Independent Scholar's ranking?
Independent Scholar is ranked #1709 out of 2,052 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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 111 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : ≥50% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤10% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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