Top Rankings
Independence Local School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,092 students in Independence Local School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Ohio.
Public Schools in Independence Local School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Ohio public school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 57% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,656 Schools
# Students
1,092 Students
1,685,666 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
94,158 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Independence Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 896 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 897 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
57%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,152 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
22 Students
45,468 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
116,895 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
4 Students
282,159 Students
% Black Students
n/a
17%
# White Students
1,009 Students
1,138,230 Students
% White Students
93%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,609 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
100,622 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
62
39,646
# Students in K Grade:
75
124,651
# Students in 1st Grade:
94
117,260
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
121,156
# Students in 3rd Grade:
73
121,665
# Students in 4th Grade:
84
120,737
# Students in 5th Grade:
75
122,545
# Students in 6th Grade:
80
124,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
128,710
# Students in 8th Grade:
76
130,660
# Students in 9th Grade:
83
142,460
# Students in 10th Grade:
82
131,459
# Students in 11th Grade:
83
129,779
# Students in 12th Grade:
84
130,865
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,639 is higher than the state median of $17,132. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,393 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$28,879 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$28,792 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,639
$17,132
Spending / Student
$19,393
$17,081
Best Independence Local School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Primary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7600 Hillside Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Grades: PK-4
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6111 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Grades: 5-8
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6001 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Grades: 9-12
| 332 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Independence Local School District?
Independence Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,092 students.
What is the rank of Independence Local School District?
Independence Local School District is ranked #49 out of 896 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Ohio school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Independence Local School District?
93% of Independence Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Independence Local School District?
Independence Local School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 18:1.
What is Independence Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,393 is higher than the state median of $17,081. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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