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Public middle school · Independence

Independence Middle

Grades 06–08 · Independence, KS · NCES 200765001120

School overview

At a glance

Reported students

376

NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported

Teachers (FTE)

31.31

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

12:1

Calculated, not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

School benchmarks

Kansas middle enrollment

46th percentile

Compared with 221 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

356

Independence Middle: 376 reported students.

State peer staffing position

33th percentile

12:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Profile interpretation

What the reported data says about Independence Middle

Independence Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Independence. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Independence. NCES reports 376 students for 2024–25.

Among 221 middle schools in Kansas with comparable records, this school is close in size than the reported median of 404 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 46th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 12:1, close to the Kansas median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.6%). English learners represent 1.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Turn data into a school visit

Questions worth asking Independence Middle

  1. 1How do the reported 12:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.31 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
  2. 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
  3. 3How are the school's 2 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
  4. 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

Student context

Enrollment needs

English learners
1.5%
Students with disabilities
11.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch
74.7%
Lunch program
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

People available to students

Support staff

Counselors (FTE)
2
Nurses (FTE)
1
Psychologists (FTE)
1
Social workers (FTE)
1

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White70.2%
  • Hispanic14.6%
  • Black2.9%
  • Asian0.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
  • Multiracial10.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Learning opportunities

Programs reported by the school

Advanced Placement

Not reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported

Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Continue exploring

Other schools in Independence

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Jefferson School

Elementary · Grades 03–05

356 reported students

Eisenhower Elem

Elementary · Grades PK–02

323 reported students

Independence Sr High

High · Grades 09–12

550 reported students

BRIDGES Academy

High · Grades 06–12

24 reported students

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