Serving 151 students in grades 9-12, Independence School Local I ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 88% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Independence School Local I is ranked #961 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence School Local I?
The graduation rate of Independence School Local I is 60-79%, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Independence School Local I?
151 students attend Independence School Local I.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Independence School Local I students are Black, 12% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence School Local I?
Independence School Local I has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Independence School Local I offer ?
Independence School Local I offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Independence School Local I part of?
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