Independence School District

The Independence School District in Wisconsin operates three schools: Independence Elementary, Independence High, and Independence Middle. The data analysis reveals a mixed picture for the district, with some standout performance at Independence Middle School but overall challenges in academic achievement, socioeconomic factors, and consistent school performance across the district.

Independence Middle School stands out as a relatively stronger performer, ranking 306 out of 641 Wisconsin middle schools and outperforming the district and state averages in several academic areas, including 6th-8th grade English Language Arts and Mathematics. The school also had a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%. In contrast, Independence Elementary had lower proficiency rates compared to the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics for grades 3-5.

Across the district, there are concerns around equity gaps and socioeconomic factors. Independence Elementary had a high free/reduced lunch rate of 79.27%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Independence High School had a lower but still high free/reduced lunch rate of 54.17%. These disparities, coupled with the mixed academic performance, suggest that the Independence School District may need to focus on addressing equity gaps and ensuring equitable access to quality education for all students.