For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,425 students in Independence Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Independence Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 68% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,326 Schools
# Students
1,425 Students
504,006 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
35,084 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Independence Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 327 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
68%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.45
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,945 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
12,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
50 Students
60,805 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
12%
# Black Students
8 Students
33,290 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,312 Students
369,175 Students
% White Students
92%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,364 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
51 Students
23,738 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
22,680
# Students in K Grade:
105
38,679
# Students in 1st Grade:
103
35,185
# Students in 2nd Grade:
85
35,507
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
35,271
# Students in 4th Grade:
97
34,910
# Students in 5th Grade:
101
35,083
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
36,361
# Students in 7th Grade:
112
37,347
# Students in 8th Grade:
111
38,760
# Students in 9th Grade:
132
40,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
126
38,936
# Students in 11th Grade:
123
37,654
# Students in 12th Grade:
118
37,457
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,075 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,392. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,075 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,075
$16,392
Spending / Student
$15,075
$15,968
Best Independence Comm School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Junior Senior High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-12
| 722 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Grades: 3-6
| 382 students
Rank: n/an/a
1011 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Grades: PK
| 28 students
Rank: n/an/a
1103 First Street West
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Grades: K-2
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Independence Comm School District?
Independence Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,425 students.
What is the rank of Independence Comm School District?
Independence Comm School District is ranked #97 out of 327 school districts in Iowa (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence Comm School District?
92% of Independence Comm School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Independence Comm School District?
Independence Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Independence Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,075 is less than the state median of $15,968. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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