Summary:
The city of Independence, Iowa is home to 4 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 1 junior/senior high school. The schools in this area display a range of performance, with Independence Junior Senior High School consistently ranking among the top high schools in Iowa and demonstrating strong test scores, while the elementary schools show more varied results.
Independence Junior Senior High School stands out as a high-performing institution, ranking 42nd out of 336 high schools in Iowa for the 2022-2023 school year and 70th out of 332 in 2021-2022. The school's test scores are impressive, with 85.2% of 11th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 83.5% proficient or better in Mathematics. In contrast, West Elementary School is the strongest performer among the elementary schools, ranking in the top half of Iowa elementary schools and with test scores generally above the state averages.
The schools in the Independence Community School District display varying levels of economic diversity, as indicated by the free/reduced lunch rates, which range from 8.11% at Perry #1 Elementary School to 40.16% at West Elementary School. This diversity could be an important factor in understanding the schools' performance and the needs of their student populations.
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