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Best Schools in Independence, WI
Independence, WI has 17 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 7 elementary) serving 3,909 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Independence greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Independence, WI
The top high schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cochrane-fountain City High
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Projected Test Scores
Cochrane-fountain City School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 270 Students
2. Whitehall Memorial Junior/senior High
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Projected Test Scores
Whitehall School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 338 Students
3. Eleva-strum High
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Eleva-strum School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 187 Students
4. Independence High
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Projected Test Scores
Independence School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 144 Students
5. Arcadia High
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Arcadia School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 417 Students
6. Gilmanton High
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Gilmanton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Independence, WI
The top middle schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Independence Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Independence School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 95 Students
2. Eleva-strum Middle
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Eleva-strum School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 142 Students
3. Arcadia Middle
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Arcadia School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 337 Students
4. Gilmanton Middle
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Gilmanton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 39 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Independence, WI
The top elementary schools in Independence, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cochrane-fountain City Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cochrane-fountain City School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 290 Students
2. Eleva-strum Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Eleva-strum School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 338 Students
3. Gilmanton Elementary
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Gilmanton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 57 Students
4. Whitehall Memorial Elementary
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Whitehall School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 435 Students
5. Independence Elementary
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Independence School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 193 Students
6. Arcadia Elementary
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Arcadia School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 529 Students
7. Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School
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Ss Peter & Paul Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 59 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Independence, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Independence, WI has a total population of 2,608 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Independence, WI
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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.50 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Independence, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Independence, WI.
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, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Independence, WI
How many schools are in Independence, WI?
Independence, WI has 17 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 3,909 students in total.
How do schools in Independence perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Independence score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Independence greatly exceed 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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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Every school in Independence
3 of 3 schools in Independence carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Independence. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.