Independence, MN has 5 high schools with 4,073 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 62% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Independence exceed expectations.

Independence, MN has 5 middle schools with 2,715 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 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 57% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Independence exceed expectations.

Independence, MN has 5 elementary schools with 2,926 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 63% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 60% 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, MN has a total population of 3,722 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 62% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Independence, MN.

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, MN.

Connectivity

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

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