How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Independence Middle | Independence Sr High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Independence, KS | Independence, KS |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 376 | 550 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 13.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 64.0% | 46.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Independence Middle | Independence Sr High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,453 | $14,453 |
| District | Independence | Independence |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Independence Middle | Independence Sr High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.2% | 69.3% |
| African American | 2.9% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.6% | 12.2% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 2.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.6% | 9.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Independence Middle | Independence Sr High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 188:1 | 275:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 23.6% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 255 | 140 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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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 Editorial.