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Independence Junior High School (Closed 2012)

514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Independence Junior High School serves 174 students in grades 7-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Iowa state average of 76%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
174 students
This chart displays total students of Independence Junior High School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
This chart displays the total teachers of Independence Junior High School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (IA)
(10-11)
70-74%
78%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independence Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
60-64%
76%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independence Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Independence Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Independence Junior High School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Asian
3%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Independence Junior High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Independence Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
n/a
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Independence Junior High School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
92%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Independence Junior High School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Independence Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.15
This chart displays the diversity score of Independence Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independence Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independence Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% IA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 76% IA state average).
How many students attend Independence Junior High School?
174 students attend Independence Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Independence Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Junior High School?
Independence Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Independence Junior High School offer ?
Independence Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Independence Junior High School part of?
Independence Junior High School is part of Independence Community School District.

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