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Independence Cs West

5600 Chester Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19143
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Bottom 50%
Serving 833 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Independence Cs West ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Independence Cs West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Independence Cs West's student population of 833 students has grown by 58% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 107% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
833 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Independence Cs West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Cs West is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2492 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Independence Cs West, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independence Cs West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independence Cs West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Independence Cs West and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Independence Cs West and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
90%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Independence Cs West and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Independence Cs West and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Independence Cs West and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Independence Cs West.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Independence Cs West and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independence Cs West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independence Cs West and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence Cs West's ranking?
Independence Cs West is ranked #2492 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Independence Cs West often compared to?
Independence Cs Westis often viewed alongside schools like Global Leadership Academy Cs Southwest A, Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Independence Cs West?
833 students attend Independence Cs West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Independence Cs West students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Cs West?
Independence Cs West has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Independence Cs West offer ?
Independence Cs West offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Independence Cs West part of?
Independence Cs West is part of Independence CS West School District.
In what neighborhood is Independence Cs West located?
Independence Cs West is located in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 3 other public schools located in Kingsessing.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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