For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,415 students in Independence Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 70% (versus the Iowa public school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
1,415 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
102 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 327 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
63%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.47
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,876 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
12,487 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
65,144 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
13%
# Black Students
8 Students
35,173 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
1,281 Students
358,105 Students
% White Students
90%
71%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,371 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
25,133 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
23,213
# Students in K Grade:
104
36,488
# Students in 1st Grade:
89
34,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
88
35,477
# Students in 3rd Grade:
104
35,334
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
35,902
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
35,813
# Students in 6th Grade:
96
35,551
# Students in 7th Grade:
114
36,022
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
37,018
# Students in 9th Grade:
133
39,092
# Students in 10th Grade:
131
39,818
# Students in 11th Grade:
122
38,859
# Students in 12th Grade:
132
38,542
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,189 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,182 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,189
$16,468
Spending / Student
$15,182
$16,042
Best Independence Comm School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Junior Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Grades: 7-12
| 724 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7430
Grades: 3-6
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
1011 1st St W
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-4780
Grades: PK
| 39 students
Rank: n/an/a
1103 First Street West
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7425
Grades: K-2
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Independence Comm School District?
Independence Comm School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,415 students.
What is the rank of Independence Comm School District?
Independence Comm School District is ranked #143 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 $15,182 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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