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#1190 of 1,226 schools in OR
Independence Elementary School
Elementary School · Central Sd 13j · Independence, OR
A Central Sd 13j elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
150 S 4th St, Independence, OR 97351
- Math 10% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Independence Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 56 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Independence Elementary School 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 79Very Walkable
- Bike 63Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K
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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
$84,717
Median home value
$357,700
Median rent
$1,592/mo
College educated
24.7%
Homeownership
62.4%
Poverty rate
11.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ash Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Monmouth Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| Monmouth Montessori School LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.7 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Central Sd 13j
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,990NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Independence Elementary School is listed in Central SD 13J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Independence Elementary School
Independence Elementary School is a public elementary school in Independence, OR, part of Central Sd 13j, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,190 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Independence Elementary School
What grades does Independence Elementary School serve?
Independence Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Independence Elementary School?
Independence Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Elementary School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Independence Elementary School rank in OR?
Independence Elementary School ranks #1,190 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Independence Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Independence Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Independence Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Independence Elementary School a charter school?
No, Independence Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Independence Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Independence Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Independence Elementary School?
67.8% of students at Independence Elementary School 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Polk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.1%
- Phone
- (503) 838-1322
- Area population (ZIP 97351)
- 11,384
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 32.4
Official sources & links
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 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97351; 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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