Serving 879 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 879 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Independence Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
879 students attend Independence Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Independence Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Independence Elementary School offer ?
Independence Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Independence Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 879 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 85% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
