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Independence Middle

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Independence Middle ranks 217 th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

217^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 363 Kansas Middle Schools

Better than 40% of Kansas middle schools

Summary

Independence Middle School is a public middle school in Independence, Kansas, serving 389 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Independence School District, which is ranked 134 out of 264 districts in the state and has a 3-out-of-5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Independence Middle School has consistently underperformed the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, it has outperformed the nearby Roosevelt Middle School in Coffeyville. The school has shown variability in the performance of different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and some racial/ethnic groups performing better than others. Students with disabilities and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds have also performed below the state average.

Independence Middle School has also faced challenges with high chronic absenteeism and dropout rates, which may be contributing to its overall academic underperformance. The school spends less per student than the nearby Roosevelt Middle School, but has a lower student-teacher ratio. Addressing these issues should be a priority for the school and district to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed academically.

376

Students ?

12.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,505

Per pupil spending ?

74.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301

(620) 332-1836

District: Independence

Students who attend Independence Middle usually attend:

High:

Independence Senior High

Feeder schools for Independence Middle:

Elementary:	Eisenhower Elementary
	Jefferson School

Racial breakdown:

White:

70.2%

Hispanic:

14.6%

Two or more races:

10.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 55th percentile in 2015 → 40th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (34% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2015

!Science scores 12 pts below the Kansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg40%

Kansas avg42%

217^th of 363

Kansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 14 pts since 2015

From top 45% (2015) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

134^th of 264Independence among Kansas districts

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	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	40.0	217 of 363	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.6	228 of 362	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.0	192 of 362	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	51.1	141 of 368	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.6	130 of 367	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.9	123 of 368	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.8	175 of 350	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.8	105 of 358	70.7%	★★★★☆
2016	56.6	119 of 343	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	49.0	167 of 368	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	48.1	232 of 355	34.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	62.6	145 of 342	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	45.6	217 of 320	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	45.7	210 of 316	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	31.0	253 of 307	17.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	39.3	208 of 296	29.7%	★★☆☆☆
2007	51.0	162 of 286	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	59.9	109 of 277	60.6%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	55.9	27 of 73	63.0%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	58.2	39 of 160	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	48.7	66 of 157	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.3	54 of 132	59.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	49.2	138 of 313	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	60.3	92 of 294	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.9	128 of 275	53.5%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	58 of 135	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	26.9	115 of 144	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.2	73 of 140	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	50.9	46 of 138	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	33.9	90 of 135	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.8	51 of 128	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	52.7	43 of 114	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	51.7	117 of 285	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.1	179 of 296	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	49.5	126 of 300	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.7	60 of 270	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	64.1	61 of 275	77.8%	★★★★☆
2019	64.8	59 of 270	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	47.5	114 of 255	55.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2021	59.1	93 of 308	69.8%	★★★★☆
2019	52.8	119 of 301	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.1	135 of 280	51.8%	★★★☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	60.2	32 of 91	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.9	63 of 88	28.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.8	61 of 90	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	24.0	70 of 83	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	38.4	45 of 79	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.3	53 of 70	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	45.8	28 of 64	56.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	45.0	86 of 177	51.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.7	66 of 164	59.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	23.4	149 of 178	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	47.2	70 of 171	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.2	39 of 160	75.6%	★★★★☆
2019	48.7	66 of 157	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.3	54 of 132	59.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2025	38.0	212 of 349	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.2	215 of 347	38.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	45.0	172 of 349	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	51.4	134 of 349	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	61.8	91 of 349	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	60.9	98 of 344	71.5%	★★★★☆
2018	47.2	158 of 333	52.6%	★★★☆☆

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)76th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2021)70th percentile+5 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)65th percentile+25 vs school

African American (2023)63rd percentile+16 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)59th percentile+19 vs school

Hispanic (2025)57th percentile+17 vs school

Female (2021)56th percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2025)51st percentile+11 vs school

White (2025)39th percentile~ school

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts39%-6 vs state

Mathematics35%-4 vs state

Science29%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)				KAP Mathematics (2025)				KAP 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	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Independence Middle	Public	6-8	300 W. Locust St.	Independence	67301	Montgomery County	Independence	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 332-1836	376	31	12.0	74.7%	264 (70.2%)	11 (2.9%)	55 (14.6%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	40 (10.6%)	40	217^th of 363 public middle schools	40.2%		36.6	228^th of 362 public middle schools	37.0%	11	41.7	37.0	36.9	38.7	41.3	31.2	31.1	34.9	29.1	29.1	$12,505	$3,065	$9,440
Roosevelt Middle	Public, Magnet	7-8	1000 W 8th	Coffeyville	67337	Montgomery County	Coffeyville	No	Yes	No	No	(620) 252-6420	262	17	15.8	74.0%	125 (47.7%)	19 (7.3%)	74 (28.2%)	2 (0.8%)	10 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (12.2%)	23.4	303^rd of 363 public middle schools	16.5%		23.2	305^th of 362 public middle schools	15.7%	2		26.9	32.6	30.0		19.1	21.7	20.6	31.1	31.1	$14,841	$2,588	$12,253

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Middle

How many students attend Independence Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 376 students attended Independence Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Independence Middle?

Students at Independence Middle are 70% White, 15% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What high school do graduates of Independence Middle attend?

Students who attend Independence Middle usually go on to attend Independence Senior High

What district is Independence Middle in?

Independence

Is Independence Middle a good school?

Independence Middle ranks 217^th of 363 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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