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Independence Intermediate School

Public Grades 4-6

Summary

Independence Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Yukon, Oklahoma, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 775 students. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, lower academic performance in English Language Arts, math, and science compared to the district and state averages, and a high percentage of students from low-income families.

Independence Intermediate School's chronic absenteeism rates have been consistently high, ranging from 13.3% to 19.0% over the past few years, which is higher than the Yukon district and state averages. The school's English Language Arts proficiency rates are generally lower than the district and state, ranging from 25% to 29% proficient across grade levels. In mathematics, the school's performance is mixed, with 4th grade performing better than 5th and 6th grades compared to the district and state. Science proficiency rates at Independence Intermediate School (28%) are also lower than the Yukon district (33%) and state (30%) averages.

Interestingly, nearby schools in the Mustang district, such as Canyon Ridge IES and Meadow Brook Intermediate Elementary, significantly outperform Independence Intermediate School on academic measures, despite serving similar grade levels. Additionally, Redstone Intermediate School, another Yukon district school, outperforms Independence Intermediate School across most academic metrics. Addressing the challenges faced by Independence Intermediate School, such as high chronic absenteeism and funding disparities, could help improve the school's outcomes and provide a better educational experience for its students.

794

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,347

Per pupil spending ?

64.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

500 East Vandament Avenue
Yukon, OK 73099-3099

(405) 265-1352

District: Yukon

Students who attend Independence Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Yukon High School

Feeder schools for Independence Intermediate School:

Elementary:	Myers Elementary School
	Parkland Elementary School
	Shedeck Elementary School
	Surrey Hills Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

Hispanic:

23.0%

Two or more races:

13.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 24th percentile in 2024 → 59th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 59th (2025) from a 24th-percentile low (2024)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school30%

District avg33%

Oklahoma avg27%

251^st of 614

Oklahoma public elementary schools ?

Top 41%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	55.6	251 of 614	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	31.4	297 of 389	23.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	39.5	173 of 276	37.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	42.1	193 of 323	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	70.5	129 of 646	80.0%	★★★★☆
2019	45.2	217 of 411	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	48.4	204 of 406	49.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	65.9	107 of 407	73.7%	★★★★☆
2016	69.0	129 of 498	74.1%	★★★★☆
2015	67.8	292 of 957	69.5%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	75.1	15 of 50	70.0%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	36.1	48 of 83	42.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	42.9	53 of 110	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.0	25 of 97	74.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	57.2	193 of 502	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	70.7	91 of 506	82.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2021	63.0	19 of 51	62.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	61.1	24 of 70	65.7%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Oklahoma percentile	Rating
2025	51.9	128 of 289	55.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.5	109 of 403	73.0%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Disabled (2021)70th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2025)66th percentile+7 vs school

Multi-racial (2021)63rd percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)62nd percentile~ school

White (2025)56th percentile-3 vs school

Hispanic (2025)52nd percentile-7 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)42nd percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Oklahoma (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics35%+9 vs state

Science28%~ state avg

English Language Arts I27%~ state avg

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Schools Near Independence Intermediate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2025)						OSTP Mathematics (2025)						OSTP Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 4th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I All Grades	OSTP Mathematics 4th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics All Grades	OSTP Science 5th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	OSTP Science All Grades	Total
Independence Intermediate School	Public	4-6	500 East Vandament Avenue	Yukon	73099	Canadian County	Yukon	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 265-1352	794	43	18.2	64.4%	418 (52.6%)	41 (5.2%)	183 (23.0%)	21 (2.6%)	21 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	106 (13.4%)								(n/a)	25.0	27.0	29.0			27.0	49.0	30.0	26.0			35.0	28.0		28.0	$9,347
Lakeview Intermediate School	Public	4-6	872 South Yukon Parkway	Yukon	73099	Canadian County	Yukon	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 265-1342	604	36	16.5	62.3%	294 (48.7%)	46 (7.6%)	156 (25.8%)	18 (3.0%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (12.9%)								(n/a)	16.0	28.0	29.0			24.0	32.0	42.0	45.0			39.0	31.0		31.0	$9,568
Yukon Middle School	Public	7-8	801 Garth Brooks Boulevard	Yukon	73099	Canadian County	Yukon	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 354-5274	1,410	76	18.6	58.6%	772 (54.8%)	89 (6.3%)	293 (20.8%)	44 (3.1%)	34 (2.4%)	3 (0.2%)	175 (12.4%)	69.5	74^th of 369 public middle schools	79.9%		52.6	77^th of 189 public middle schools	59.3%	3				30.0	28.0	28.0				34.0	22.0	28.0		41.0	41.0	$9,023
Meadow Brook Intermediate Elementary School	Public	5-6	12500 SW 15th Street	Yukon	73099	Canadian County	Mustang	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 256-5250	561	40	14.0	48.7%	324 (57.8%)	35 (6.2%)	92 (16.4%)	20 (3.6%)	21 (3.7%)	2 (0.4%)	67 (11.9%)								(n/a)		40.0	35.0			38.0		37.0	44.0			40.0	53.0		53.0	$9,614
Mustang North Middle School	Public	7-8	10901 SW 15th Street	Yukon	73099	Canadian County	Mustang	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 324-2236	725	44	16.4	43.3%	338 (46.6%)	60 (8.3%)	148 (20.4%)	68 (9.4%)	18 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	92 (12.7%)	88.7	24^th of 369 public middle schools	93.5%		80	21^st of 189 public middle schools	88.9%	3				42.0	30.0	36.0				44.0	39.0	41.0		52.0	52.0	$10,108
Canyon Ridge Ies	Public	5-6	3600 S Sara Road	Oklahoma City	73099	Canadian County	Mustang	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 256-6955	798	47	16.9	47.0%	386 (48.4%)	59 (7.4%)	166 (20.8%)	54 (6.8%)	21 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	110 (13.8%)								(n/a)		37.0	39.0			38.0		38.0	49.0			44.0	51.0		51.0	$9,410
Mustang Central Middle School	Public	7-8	11820 SW 44th Street	Yukon	73099	Canadian County	Mustang	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 256-5275	554	40	13.8	48.4%	308 (55.6%)	31 (5.6%)	100 (18.1%)	20 (3.6%)	20 (3.6%)	1 (0.2%)	74 (13.4%)	77.1	45^th of 369 public middle schools	87.8%		59.9	56^th of 189 public middle schools	70.4%	11				30.0	29.0	29.0				39.0	29.0	33.0		45.0	45.0	$11,254
Redstone Intermediate School	Public	4-6	11501 W Britton Rd	Oklahoma City	73099	Canadian County	Yukon	No	(n/a)	No	No	(405) 265-4431	750	44	17.0	54.4%	400 (53.3%)	64 (8.5%)	154 (20.5%)	14 (1.9%)	17 (2.3%)	2 (0.3%)	99 (13.2%)								(n/a)	35.0	39.0	42.0			38.0	48.0	48.0	48.0			48.0	46.0		46.0	$9,118
Western Oaks Middle School	Public	6-8	7200 Northwest 23rd Street	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 789-4434	677	45	15.0	86.0%	165 (24.4%)	100 (14.8%)	350 (51.7%)	4 (0.6%)	8 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	48 (7.1%)	35	249^th of 369 public middle schools	32.5%		14.3	166^th of 189 public middle schools	12.2%	83			17.0	14.0	16.0	15.0			22.0	15.0	15.0	18.0		36.0	36.0	$12,252
Bridgestone Elementary School	Public	5-6	1700 S Council	Oklahoma City	73128	Oklahoma County	Western Heights	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 350-3420	407	26	15.5	98.3%	61 (15.0%)	82 (20.1%)	199 (48.9%)	3 (0.7%)	23 (5.7%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (9.6%)								(n/a)		11.0	7.0			8.0		8.0	3.0			6.0	11.0		11.0	$12,486

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Intermediate School

What district is Independence Intermediate School in?

Yukon

How many students attend Independence Intermediate School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 794 students attended Independence Intermediate School.

What high school do graduates of Independence Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Independence Intermediate School usually go on to attend Yukon High School

What is the racial makeup of Independence Intermediate School?

Students at Independence Intermediate School are 53% White, 23% Hispanic, 13% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian, 3% American Indian.

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