Best Independence Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 423 students in Independence, KS.

The top-ranked public middle school in Independence, KS is Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Independence, KS public middle schools have an score of 23% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Independence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, KS (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Independence Middle School

(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
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Bottom 50%

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300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836

Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Rank: n/an/a

Bridges Academy

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2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612

Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 41%

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Independence, Kansas Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Lincoln Elementary School (Closed 2012)

701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847

Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Washington Elementary School (Closed 2012)

300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875

Gr: 1-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, KS?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, KS include Independence Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Independence?

2 public middle schools are located in Independence.

What is the racial composition of students in Independence?

Independence public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).