Serving 309 students in grades 6-8, Independence Charter Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 6% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 26%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)13%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)15-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
11%
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
34%
8%
White
18%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Independence Middle School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% OK state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 26% OK state average).
How many students attend Independence Charter Middle School?
309 students attend Independence Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Independence Charter Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Charter Middle School?
Independence Charter Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Independence Charter Middle School offer ?
Independence Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Independence Charter Middle School part of?
Independence Charter Middle School is part of Independence Middle School District.
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