Independence Middle School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 467 elementary and middle school students from grades 5-8
- Ranks 237th out of 288 middle schools in MS.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 505 Sycamore Rd., Independence, MS 38618
School District Details
- Tate County School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,881
- Graduation Rate: 61.6%
- Dropout Rate: 4.1%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.3
- Enrolled Students: 3,027
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 467
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 27.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 17.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 254 (54.4%)
- Females: 213 (45.6%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 44 (9.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 286 (61.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 330 (70.7%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 180 | 38.5% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 21 | 4.5% |
| White | 266 | 57.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 5th Grade | 136 | 29.1% |
| 6th Grade | 107 | 22.9% |
| 7th Grade | 113 | 24.2% |
| 8th Grade | 111 | 23.8% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 73%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:23%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 9 Years
- Average Salary: $34,768
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $30,863 | 73% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $45,180 | 27% |
Source: MS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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