Independence Middle School
1 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 321 elementary and middle school students from grades 4-8
- Ranks 347th out of 419 middle schools in LA.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: P.o. Box 97, Independence, LA 70443
- Principal or Admin: Malcolm Mizell
- Fax: (985) 878-4848
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Tangipahoa Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $8,213
- Graduation Rate: 70.3%
- Dropout Rate: 8.3%
- Students Per Teacher: 16.4
- Enrolled Students: 19,369
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 321
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 21.2
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 177 (55.1%)
- Females: 144 (44.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 16 (5.0%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 289 (90.0%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 305 (95.0%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 210 | 65.4% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 21 | 6.5% |
| White | 88 | 27.4% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 4th Grade | 11 | 3.4% |
| 5th Grade | 69 | 21.5% |
| 6th Grade | 90 | 28.0% |
| 7th Grade | 85 | 26.5% |
| 8th Grade | 66 | 20.6% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 78%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:22%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 11 Years
- Average Salary: $39,268
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,082 | 28% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $40,878 | 72% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 1
1 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Student on September 11, 2009
- Rating:
(1 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - IMS sucks there are so many fights and mean people
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Independence Middle School performed on average worse than many other schools across the state on iLEAP and LEAP state exams in the following subjects:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
iLEAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 55.0% | 63.0% | 68.0% |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 59.0% | 66.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 65.0% | 70.0% |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 60.0% | 66.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.0% | 60.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 32.0% | 57.0% | 62.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 22.0% | 57.0% | 66.0% |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 66.0% | 67.0% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.0% | 60.0% | 68.0% |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 60.0% | 62.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 29.0% | 55.0% | 68.0% |
| 2009 | 42.0% | 54.0% | 63.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 51.0% | 61.0% |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 52.0% | 59.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 62.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 61.0% | 63.0% | 65.0% |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.0% | 68.0% | 70.0% |
| 2009 | 49.0% | 62.0% | 68.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.0% | 62.0% | 67.0% |
| 2009 | 46.0% | 61.0% | 70.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.0% | 61.0% | 63.0% |
| 2009 | 33.0% | 57.0% | 61.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 43.0% | 63.0% | 66.0% |
| 2009 | 26.0% | 58.0% | 63.0% |
LEAP - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.0% | 59.0% | 61.0% |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 61.0% | 62.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 48.0% | 56.0% | 59.0% |
| 2009 | 39.0% | 57.0% | 59.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.0% | 55.0% | 53.0% |
| 2009 | 34.0% | 55.0% | 55.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.0% | 60.0% | 57.0% |
| 2009 | 43.0% | 64.0% | 58.0% |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 46.0% | 65.0% | 72.0% |
| Math Test | |||
| 2009 | 15.0% | 56.0% | 65.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2009 | 8.0% | 56.0% | 65.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2009 | 8.0% | 57.0% | 66.0% |
Source: LA Department of Education 2009-2010
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