B−
Independence Middle
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
300 W. Locust St., Independence, KS 67301 · (620) 332-1836 · Part of Independence Unified School District 446
Students
376
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
75%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Independence Middle
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 15.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency25%
State average 27.9%
Reading / language arts33%
State average 35.5%
Location
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300 W. Locust St., Independence
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6135
Grade 7127
Grade 8114
Enrollment over time
445’20
475’21
433’22
389’23
376’24
Down 15.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 70%Hispanic 15%Two or more races 11%Black 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Asian <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.