For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,383 students in Independence Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Independence Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,322 Schools
# Students
1,383 Students
497,791 Students
# Teachers
101 Teachers
35,023 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Independence Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#126 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Graduation Rate
82%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.7%
24.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.48
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
Showing 2007–2020. View full 33-year historical data
% Hispanic
4%
14%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Black
1%
7%
Showing 2009–2022. View full 24-year historical data
% White
90%
70%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,506 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,179. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,381 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$9,049 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$21 MM
$9,021 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,506
$18,179
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,381
$18,122
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Independence Comm School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Junior Senior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Gr: 7-12 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Gr: 3-6 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1011 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Gr: PK | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
1103 First Street West
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Gr: K-2 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Independence Comm School District?
Independence Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,383 students.
What is the rank of Independence Comm School District?
Independence Comm School District is ranked #124 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence Comm School District?
90% of Independence Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% 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 $15,381 is less than the state median of $18,122. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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