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 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,101 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 79% (versus the Ohio public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 60% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Ohio public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (OH)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,630 Schools
# Students
1,101 Students
1,677,474 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
92,804 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Independence Local School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 927 school districts in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#49 out of 929 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
60%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
63%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.52
# American Indian Students
1 Student
2,199 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
28 Students
47,463 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
122,958 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
7%
# Black Students
8 Students
281,702 Students
% Black Students
1%
17%
# White Students
1,003 Students
1,118,190 Students
% White Students
91%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,660 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
103,288 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
66
44,265
# Students in K Grade:
69
119,197
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
124,768
# Students in 2nd Grade:
96
116,934
# Students in 3rd Grade:
68
120,772
# Students in 4th Grade:
73
121,301
# Students in 5th Grade:
86
120,724
# Students in 6th Grade:
78
122,696
# Students in 7th Grade:
79
124,192
# Students in 8th Grade:
77
128,202
# Students in 9th Grade:
69
139,303
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
134,023
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
131,840
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
129,257
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,479 is higher than the state median of $17,216. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,234 is higher than the state median of $17,164. 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
$19,479
$17,216
Spending / Student
$19,234
$17,164
Best Independence Local School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Primary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7600 Hillside Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5870
Grades: PK-4
| 447 students
Rank: #22.
Independence Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6111 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Independence High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6001 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5860
Grades: 9-12
| 334 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Independence Local School District?
Independence Local School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,101 students.
What is the rank of Independence Local School District?
Independence Local School District is ranked #50 out of 927 school districts in Ohio (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Independence Local School District?
91% of Independence Local School District students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
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 17:1.
What is Independence Local School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,234 is higher than the state median of $17,164. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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