Serving 290 students in grades 6-8, Independence Academy Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 62% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)48%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)62%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
75%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% FL state average).
How many students attend Independence Academy Middle School?
290 students attend Independence Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Independence Academy Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Academy Middle School?
Independence Academy Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Independence Academy Middle School offer ?
Independence Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Independence Academy Middle School part of?
Independence Academy Middle School is part of Hillsborough School District.
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