Serving 253 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Independence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Graduation Rate: 55-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Independence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Independence's student population of 253 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Independence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5620 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
47%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
21%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
55-59%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence's ranking?
Independence is ranked #5620 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Independence?
The graduation rate of Independence is 55-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Independence?
253 students attend Independence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Independence students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Independence?
Independence has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Independence offer ?
Independence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Independence part of?
Independence is part of Lodi Unified School District.
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