Independence has 4 schools and 2,154 learners. The district’s minority enrollment is 20%. Also, 65.6% of learners are economically disadvantaged.

Learners at Independence: The learner body at the schools served by Independence is 76.4% White, 7.1% Black, 8.4% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic/Latino, 0.9% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 76.4% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander. Also, 0% of learners are two or more races, and 0% have not specified their race or ethnicity. Also, 49% of learners are female, and 51% of learners are male. At schools in Independence, 65.6% of learners are able to partake in the federal free and reduced price meal program and 7.0% of learners are English language learners.

Educators at Independence: Within Independence, 100.0% of educators are certified, and 92.0% have three or more years of experience. The learner-to-teacher ratio is lower than the state average, at 14:1. The district has 4 full-time counselors on staff.

Test Scores at Independence: In Independence, 37% of elementary learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 33% tested at or above that level for math. Also, 35% of middle school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 31% tested at or above that level for math. And 37% of high school learners tested at or above the proficient level for reading, and 35% tested at or above that level for math.

Finances at Independence: Independence spends $10,888 per learner annually. It has a yearly revenue of $23,579,000. The school district spends $5,871.8 million on instruction, $3,115.6 million on support services and $483.4 million on other expenses.