For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 831 students in Independence CS West School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
Public School in Independence CS West School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Pennsylvania public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Pennsylvania public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Independence CS West School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 676 school districts in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,209 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
78,130 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
5%
# Hispanic Students
36 Students
249,124 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
15%
# Black Students
748 Students
237,601 Students
% Black Students
90%
14%
# White Students
22 Students
1,013,297 Students
% White Students
3%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,519 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
88,902 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
8,485
# Students in K Grade:
103
114,224
# Students in 1st Grade:
97
120,874
# Students in 2nd Grade:
100
126,245
# Students in 3rd Grade:
101
120,979
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
125,578
# Students in 5th Grade:
99
126,467
# Students in 6th Grade:
85
127,501
# Students in 7th Grade:
80
129,322
# Students in 8th Grade:
65
130,160
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
141,323
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
138,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
131,949
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
129,591
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,663 in this school district is less than the state median of $23,662. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,481 is less than the state median of $23,086. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Independence CS West School District?
Independence CS West School District manages 1 public schools serving 831 students.
What is the rank of Independence CS West School District?
Independence CS West School District is ranked #609 out of 676 school districts in Pennsylvania (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence CS West School District?
90% of Independence CS West School District students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Independence CS West School District?
Independence CS West School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 14:1.
What is Independence CS West School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,481 is less than the state median of $23,086. The school district spending/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 1 school
Grades: KG-08
Enrollment: 831 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
