Summary:
The Independence school district in Kansas consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one traditional and one virtual). The district serves a predominantly low-income student population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 62.17% to 76.2%.
Independence Senior High School stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, ranking 46th out of 327 Kansas high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a strong 89.5% graduation rate, low 1.3% dropout rate, and above-average academic performance, with 47.88% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 34.28% in Mathematics. In contrast, Independence Middle School is performing below the district and state averages in many academic areas, suggesting an opportunity for improvement.
Another standout school is Jefferson School, which also demonstrates strong academic performance, with 47.9% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 37.21% in Mathematics. The school is particularly strong in Science, with 54.54% of students proficient or better. However, the district as a whole faces challenges, such as a consistently high 19.5% chronic absenteeism rate across all schools, which the district may need to address.
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