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Best Schools in Independence, OR
Independence, OR has 8 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,948 students. On average they score 21% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Independence underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence, OR
The top high schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 240 Students
2. Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1100 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence, OR
The top middle schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Talmadge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 740 Students
2. Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence, OR
The top elementary schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monmouth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 490 Students
2. Ash Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 473 Students
3. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson Sd 14j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 329 Students
4. Independence Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Sd 13j • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 385 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence, OR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence, OR has a total population of 10,795 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence, OR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Independence, OR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.15 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, OR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, OR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Independence, OR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence, OR
How many schools are in Independence, OR?
Independence, OR has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,948 students in total.
How do schools in Independence perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Independence score 21% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Independence underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Independence?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 20%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 18%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Every school in Independence
3 of 3 schools in Independence carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
D: 2F: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Independence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.