Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Independence Classical Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 418 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Independence Classical Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Independence Classical Academy's student population of 418 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
418 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Independence Classical Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Classical Academy is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2705 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
3%
21%
White
72%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence Classical Academy's ranking?
Independence Classical Academy is ranked #2705 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Independence Classical Academy often compared to?
Independence Classical Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Samuel S. Gaines Academy Of Emerging Technologies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Independence Classical Academy?
418 students attend Independence Classical Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Independence Classical Academy students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Classical Academy?
Independence Classical Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Independence Classical Academy offer ?
Independence Classical Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Independence Classical Academy part of?
Independence Classical Academy is part of St. Lucie School District.
School Reviews
5 2/27/2023
We have been so happy with ICA. Their student-teacher ratio is amazing at 15:1. Children do not get lost in big groups and each child is attended to individually. For a small school of fewer than 500 students, the extracurricular activities are impressive as well as different than what most schools have to offer. Most importantly, ICA teaches good morals, uses current, real-life topics to teach, and encourages individual thinking as opposed to memorizing and repeating information.
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