How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Independence CS | Meyersdale Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Meyersdale, Pennsylvania |
| Total Enrollment | 782 | 781 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Independence CS | Meyersdale Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,960 | $19,009 |
| Federal Revenue | 20.3% | 17.6% |
| State Revenue | 1.3% | 63.4% |
| Local Revenue | 78.4% | 19.0% |
Independence CS
Federal State Local
Meyersdale Area SD
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Independence CS | Meyersdale Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.4% | 95.9% |
| African American | 45.4% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% | 1.0% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 50.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Independence CS | Meyersdale Area SD |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 3 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 390:1 | 252.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.3% | 16.1% |
School Types
Independence CS
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Meyersdale Area SD
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.