Top Rankings
Independence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,819 students in Independence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Independence School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,819 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Independence School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
36%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.56
# American Indian Students
28 Students
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
206 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
21%
# Black Students
90 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
5%
6%
# White Students
1,317 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
72%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
115
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
142
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
123
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
136
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
116
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
156
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
173
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
151
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
141
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
169
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
151
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
117
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
1
1,623
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,620 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,948 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$27 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,620
$16,220
Spending / Student
$14,948
$17,133
Best Independence School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 N. 13th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Grades: 3-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
Independence Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 N. 10th St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1815
Grades: 9-12
| 555 students
Rank: n/an/a
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Grades: 7-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 Spruce St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1854
Grades: PK-2
| 380 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Independence School District?
Independence School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,819 students.
What is the rank of Independence School District?
Independence School District is ranked #120 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Independence School District?
72% of Independence School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Independence School District?
Independence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Independence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,948 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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