Serving 30 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Independence Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 was higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
30 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Overall Testing Rank
#2611 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
28%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
67%
55%
Black
7%
5%
White
13%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions麻豆果冻传媒> What is Independence Charter's ranking?
Independence Charter is ranked #2611 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Independence Charter?
30 students attend Independence Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Independence Charter students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Charter?
Independence Charter has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Independence Charter offer ?
Independence Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Independence Charter part of?
Independence Charter is part of Salida Union Elementary School District.
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