Independence Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 267 middle school students from grades 6-8
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1301 1st St W, Independence, IA 50644
- Principal or Admin: Dave Ross
- Fax: (319) 334-7418
School District Details
- Independence Community School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,362
- Graduation Rate: 92.8%
- Dropout Rate: 1.7%
- Students Per Teacher: 11.7
- Enrolled Students: 1,354
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 267
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 24.4
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.0
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 152 (56.9%)
- Females: 115 (43.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 22 (8.2%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 68 (25.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 90 (33.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 2 | 0.7% |
| Black | 1 | 0.4% |
| Asian | 7 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 3.0% |
| White | 249 | 93.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 88 | 33.0% |
| 7th Grade | 84 | 31.5% |
| 8th Grade | 95 | 35.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 75%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:25%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $39,630
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,443 | 19% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $41,750 | 81% |
Source: IA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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