Serving 462 students in grades 7-12, Independence High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Independence High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence High School is 0.60, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence High School?
The graduation rate of Independence High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Independence High School?
462 students attend Independence High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Independence High School students are White, 38% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence High School?
Independence High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Independence High School offer ?
Independence High School offers enrollment in grades 7-12
What school district is Independence High School part of?
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