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Independence Leadership Academy
Elementary School · Tangipahoa Parish · Independence, LA
A Tangipahoa Parish elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
221 Tiger Avenue, Independence, LA 70443
- Math 10% vs LA 35% (2025)
- Reading 19% vs LA 43% (2025)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Independence Leadership Academy score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2025 LEAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. LA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 44 test records from LA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Independence Leadership Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,888/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Independence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,333
Median home value
$145,700
Median rent
$953/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
77.4%
Poverty rate
21.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 70443; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Dolorosa Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lucille Nesom MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 479 | Compare → |
| Chesbrough Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 412 | Compare → |
| Hammond Eastside MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–8 | Not available | 1,391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Tangipahoa Parish
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #31 of 32
- District spending per student
- $12,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Independence Leadership Academy is listed in Tangipahoa Parish; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence Leadership Academy
Independence Leadership Academy is a public elementary school in Independence, LA, part of Tangipahoa Parish, serving approximately 582 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,239 of 1,288 schools in LA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence Leadership Academy
What grades does Independence Leadership Academy serve?
Independence Leadership Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Independence Leadership Academy?
Independence Leadership Academy has an enrollment of approximately 582 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Leadership Academy is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence Leadership Academy rank in LA?
Independence Leadership Academy ranks #1,239 of 1,288 schools in LA.
What is Independence Leadership Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence Leadership Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Independence Leadership Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence Leadership Academy has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Independence Leadership Academy a charter school?
No, Independence Leadership Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Independence Leadership Academy a Title I school?
No, Independence Leadership Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence Leadership Academy?
84.5% of students at Independence Leadership Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 582
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Tangipahoa Parish
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.8%
- Phone
- (985) 878-4946
- Area population (ZIP 70443)
- 8,359
- Area median age
- 37
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 LEAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 LEAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 70443; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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