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Independence School District
  • INDEPENDENCE, MO
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Independence School District

    Report Card

    grade B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade C+
    2. Diversity
      grade A
    3. Teachers
      grade B+
    4. College Prep
      grade B
    5. Clubs & Activities
      grade B
    6. Administration
      grade C
    7. Sports
      grade B minus
    8. Food
      grade C minus
    9. Resources & Facilities
      grade C+

    Independence School District is a public school district located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. It has 14,240 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 34% of students are at least proficient in math and 43% in reading.

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    201 NORTH FOREST AVENUE
    INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050
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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    43%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    34%
    Average Graduation Rate
    93%
    Average SAT
    1160
    19 responses
    Average ACT
    23
    595 responses

    Students

    Diversity
    grade A
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    14,240
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    66.9%

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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    15:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $52,257
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    12.6%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $11,983 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      51%
    • Support Services
      44%
    • Other
      6%

    Living in the Area

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Cost of Living
      grade B+
    2. Good for Families
      grade B minus
    3. Housing
      grade B
    Median Household Income
    $53,996
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $930
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $130,400
    National
    $244,900

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