Independence Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 417 middle school students from grades 6-8
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 300 W Locust, Independence, KS 67301
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- Independence School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,448
- Graduation Rate: 79.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 13.8
- Enrolled Students: 1,959
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 417
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 35.8
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 11.7
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 230 (55.2%)
- Females: 187 (44.8%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 63 (15.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 183 (43.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 246 (59.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 9 | 2.2% |
| Black | 36 | 8.6% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 6.2% |
| White | 318 | 76.3% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 156 | 37.4% |
| 7th Grade | 128 | 30.7% |
| 8th Grade | 133 | 31.9% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 61%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:39%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 13 Years
- Average Salary: $37,836
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $32,575 | 29% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $39,940 | 71% |
Source: KS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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