For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 423 students in Independence, KS.
The top-ranked public middle school in Independence, KS is Independence Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, KS public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Kansas public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Independence have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Kansas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle school average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, KS (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1836
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
2615 W Main
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 926-0612
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Independence, Kansas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 West Laurel
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1847
Gr: 3-4 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
300 East Myrtle
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Independence, KS 67301
(620) 332-1875
Gr: 1-8 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, KS?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, KS include Independence Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Independence?
2 public middle schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public middle schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
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