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Independence School District
  • INDEPENDENCE, MO

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grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade B+
  4. College Prep
    grade B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade B
  6. Administration
    grade C
  7. Sports
    grade B minus
  8. Food
    grade C minus
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade C+

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Independence School District is a public school district located in INDEPENDENCE, MO. It has 14,396 students in grades PK, K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 26% of students are at least proficient in math and 38% in reading.

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
38%
Percent Proficient - Math
26%
Average Graduation Rate
91%
Average SAT
1140
18 responses
Average ACT
23
575 responses

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
14,396
Free or Reduced Lunch
66.9%

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$54,285
Teachers in First/Second Year
12.6%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$12,937 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    51%
  • Support Services
    44%
  • Other
    6%

Living in the Area

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade B+
  2. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade B
Median Household Income
$53,996
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$930
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$130,400
National
$244,900

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