Independence School District
School District · Independence, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,427
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Avg Rating
6.0
out of 10
Schools
5
2 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,427
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.1:1
Evaluating Independence?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Independence as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jefferson School
Independence · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Independence SR High
Independence · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Independence Middle
Independence · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#203 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,427
$827 vs Kansas median
District size
1,828 students
Much larger than Kansas median
The short answer
Independence ranks #203 of 279 Kansas districts by overall school rating. Independence's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jefferson School (8.2/10), Independence SR High (6.0/10), and Independence Middle (5.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Independence
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 5). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Independence SR High | 6.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Independence Middle | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 5 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Independence
Independence is a Independence, Kansas school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 1,828 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1:1. The district invests $14,427 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.0/10, Independence demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jefferson School, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Independence students show an average math proficiency of 43.6% and ELA proficiency of 47.9%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Independence, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Independence with test data.
Schools in Independence
5 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Independence
- Total Enrollment
- 1,828
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Independence?
Independence has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Independence?
The average composite rating for Independence is 6.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Independence?
Independence spends $14,427 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Independence?
The average student-teacher ratio in Independence is 13.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Independence?
Jefferson School is the highest-rated school in Independence with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Independence?
Across schools in Independence with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 47.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Independence compare to other districts in Kansas?
Independence has an average school rating of 6.0/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Kansas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 47.9%
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Compare Independence with neighboring districts in the state.
- Wichita (87)
- Olathe (52)
- Shawnee Mission Pub Sch (45)
- Kansas City (43)
- Blue Valley (37)
- Topeka Public Schools (27)
- Garden City (18)
- Lawrence (18)
- Geary County Schools (15)
- Manhattan-ogden (14)
- Derby (13)
- De Soto (13)
- Salina (13)
- Goddard (12)
- Maize (12)
- Andover (11)
- Dodge City (11)
- Gardner Edgerton (11)
- Spring Hill (11)
- Hutchinson Public Schools (10)
- Auburn-washburn (9)
- Haysville (9)
- Arkansas City (8)
- Emporia (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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