Serving 95 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Independent Scholar ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Independent Scholar ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independent Scholar is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Independent Scholar is ranked #1330 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independent Scholar?
The graduation rate of Independent Scholar is 50%, which is lower than the Washington state average of 84%.
How many students attend Independent Scholar?
95 students attend Independent Scholar.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Independent Scholar students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independent Scholar?
Independent Scholar has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Independent Scholar offer ?
Independent Scholar offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Independent Scholar part of?
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