Independence Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Kansas 67301 · Independence
#123 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#11470 of 15,369 nationally
About Independence Middle
Independence Middle is a public middle located in Independence, in the Independence school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 376 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 32.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 123rd of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (78th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 376.
There are 4 schools in Independence; Independence Middle ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)30%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)74.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 30%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Independence Sr High
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
550 students · 1.1 km away
Eisenhower Elem
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
323 students · 1.6 km away
Jefferson School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
356 students · 2.1 km away
Cherryvale Sr / Middle School
Cherryvale · Public high · Grades 7–12
277 students · 15 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Louisburg Middle
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378 students
Fort Scott Middle School
Fort Scott · Public middle · Grades 6–8
372 students
El Dorado Middle
El Dorado · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
Eudora Middle School
Eudora · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Carbondale Attendance Center
Carbondale · Public middle · Grades 4–8
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Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Middle a good school?
Independence Middle has a Success Index (US) of 32.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #123 of 205 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence Middle rank in Kansas?
Independence Middle ranks #123 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #11470 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Middle?
Independence Middle had 376 students in 2025.
Is Independence Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Middle?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of Independence Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.