Independence, IA has 5 high schools with 1,481 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Independence score 60% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Independence exceed expectations.

Independence, IA has 4 middle schools with 736 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Independence score 53% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Independence meet expectations.

Independence, IA has 7 elementary schools with 1,981 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Independence score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Independence exceed expectations.

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Independence, IA has a total population of 7,532 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Independence, IA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, IA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, IA.

To read more about these statistics, please visit Independence, IA Internet Health Assessment.