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#1064 of 1,750 schools in OK
Independence Charter MS
Middle School · Harding Independence (charter) · Oklahoma City, OK
A Harding Independence (charter) charter middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3232 NW 65th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
- Math 19% proficient (2025)
- Reading 18% proficient (2025)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Independence Charter MS score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2025 OSTP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OK average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2022, reaching 19% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 28 test records from OK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Independence Charter MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Oklahoma City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,586/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Oklahoma City), 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
$81,563
Median home value
$285,200
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
54.1%
Homeownership
71%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 73116; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Harding Independence (charter)
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $8,058NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Independence Charter MS is listed in HARDING INDEPENDENCE (CHARTER); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence Charter MS
Independence Charter MS is a public middle school in Oklahoma City, OK, part of Harding Independence (charter), serving approximately 389 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,064 of 1,750 schools in OK. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence Charter MS
What grades does Independence Charter MS serve?
Independence Charter MS serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Independence Charter MS?
Independence Charter MS has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Charter MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Charter MS is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence Charter MS rank in OK?
Independence Charter MS ranks #1,064 of 1,750 schools in OK.
What is Independence Charter MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence Charter MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Charter MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence Charter MS has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Independence Charter MS a charter school?
Yes, Independence Charter MS is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Independence Charter MS a Title I school?
No, Independence Charter MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence Charter MS?
76.1% of students at Independence Charter MS 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Oklahoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.4%
- Phone
- (405) 767-3003
- Area population (ZIP 73116)
- 10,016
- Area average commute
- 18.4 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. 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 OSTP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 OSTP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 73116; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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