Independence Charter School

Independence Charter School is the sole public charter elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Independence Charter School District in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. With an enrollment of 794 students, the school has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 12.6 to 1 and spends $6,642 per student, which is lower than the national average. While the school's math and ELA proficiency rates are on par with or slightly above the statewide averages, its science proficiency lags behind, suggesting room for improvement in certain subject areas.

Over the past three school years, Independence Charter School has seen its statewide ranking drop from 1011 to 841 out of over 1,500 Pennsylvania elementary schools, while maintaining a 2-out-of-5-star rating. This indicates the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. However, the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with nearly 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.

Despite these mixed results, Independence Charter School District is ranked 271 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and rated 3 out of 5 stars. The district's focus on small class sizes and individualized attention may be a strength, but the school's relatively low spending per student could be a limitation in providing the necessary resources and support for its students.