Independence Charter Middle School

Summary:

Independence Charter Middle School is a public charter school in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, serving 389 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Harding Independence (Charter) District, which is ranked 156 out of 342 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The data suggests that Independence Charter Middle School faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school's test scores are significantly lower than state averages across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 7th grade English Language Arts, the school's proficiency rate is 29% compared to the state average of 39%, and in 6th grade Math, the school's proficiency rate is 30% compared to the state average of 34%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.27% to 76.09% over the past three years, indicating a high proportion of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Bethany Middle School, which is located just 3.6 miles away, Independence Charter Middle School performs significantly worse on standardized tests, with proficiency rates that are over 30 percentage points lower in most subjects and grade levels. The school's spending per student is also relatively low compared to nearby public schools, with a 2018-2019 figure of $4,319 per student, while schools like Taft Middle School spent over $9,000 per student in the same year.

Detail:

Public, Charter 5-8

3232 NW 65th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73116-3116

(405) 767-3003

District: Harding Independence (Charter)

SchoolDigger Rank:
164^th of 189 Oklahoma Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,077

Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Number of students: 389

Racial breakdown:

African American:

34.4%

Hispanic:

29.6%

White:

21.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 76.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Independence Charter Middle School ranks worse than 86.8% of middle schools in Oklahoma. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.47. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Independence Charter Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (34.4%), Hispanic (29.6%), White (21.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 76.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence Charter Middle School is 16.2. (See more...)

Compare Independence Charter Middle School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence Charter Middle School is $8,077.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Independence Charter Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Independence Charter Middle School 164^th of 189 Oklahoma public middle schools. (See Independence Charter Middle School in the ranking list.)

Harding Independence (Charter):

SchoolDigger ranks Harding Independence (Charter) 141^st of 144 Oklahoma school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Independence Charter Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	OK State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	15.47	164^th	189	13.2%

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Data source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Independence Charter Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2022	66	124	11	72	8	2	19	302
2023	77	154	13	111	3	1	28	387
2024	82	134	16	115	6	0	36	389

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Independence Charter Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	302	17.8	16.9	59.3
2023	387	25.5	15.1	61.8
2024	389	24.0	16.2	76.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Independence Charter Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2022	302	17.8	16.9	59.3
2023	387	25.5	15.1	61.8
2024	389	24.0	16.2	76.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Independence Charter Middle School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2022	$7,663
2023	$8,077

Data source: Oklahoma Department of Education

Schools Near Independence Charter Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				OSTP English Language Arts I (2024)				OSTP Mathematics (2024)				OSTP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	OSTP English Language Arts I 5th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 6th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 7th Grade	OSTP English Language Arts I 8th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 5th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 6th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 7th Grade	OSTP Mathematics 8th Grade	OSTP Science 8th Grade	Total
Independence Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3232 NW 65th Street	Oklahoma City	73116	Oklahoma County	Harding Independence (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 767-3003	389	24	16.2	76.1%	82 (21.1%)	134 (34.4%)	115 (29.6%)	16 (4.1%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (9.3%)	15.5	164^th of 189 public middle schools	13.2%					(n/a)			29.0			30.0	18.0	19.0	32.0	$8,077
Belle Isle Middle School	Public	5-8	5904 North Villa Avenue	Oklahoma City	73112	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-6600	472	30	15.7	61.7%	159 (33.7%)	89 (18.9%)	137 (29.0%)	29 (6.1%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (11.0%)	67.4	41^st of 189 public middle schools	78.3%		84.1	15^th of 149 public middle schools	89.9%	26	62.0	51.0	74.0	65.0	33.0	34.0	47.0	36.0	63.0	$12,802
Dove Science Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	5537 NW Expressway	Warr Acres	73132	Oklahoma County	Dove Schools Of Okc (Charter)	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 524-9762	302	20	14.9	78.5%	66 (21.9%)	70 (23.2%)	137 (45.4%)	5 (1.7%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.6%)	69.4	36^th of 189 public middle schools	81.0%		67.1	35^th of 149 public middle schools	76.5%	1		51.0	45.0	61.0		53.0	47.0	57.0	55.0	$10,060
Putnam Heights Academy Middle School	Public	5-8	1601 Northwest 36th Street	Oklahoma City	73118	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-2700	23	9	2.5	87.0%	3 (13.0%)	8 (34.8%)	7 (30.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (21.7%)								(n/a)										$34,788
James L. Capps Middle School	Public	6-8	4020 North Grove Avenue	Warr Acres	73122	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 787-3660	943	65	14.4	88.5%	196 (20.8%)	191 (20.3%)	407 (43.2%)	43 (4.6%)	16 (1.7%)	3 (0.3%)	87 (9.2%)	3.5	188^th of 189 public middle schools	0.5%		12.8	140^th of 149 public middle schools	6.0%	48		17.0				15.0	7.0	7.0	20.0	$11,101
Hefner Middle School	Public	6-8	8400 North MacArthur Boulevard	Oklahoma City	73132	Oklahoma County	Putnam City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 721-2411	891	65	13.6	69.6%	220 (24.7%)	304 (34.1%)	129 (14.5%)	56 (6.3%)	17 (1.9%)	9 (1.0%)	156 (17.5%)	22.8	148^th of 189 public middle schools	21.7%		21.8	119^th of 149 public middle schools	20.1%	29		37.0	37.0	31.0		24.0	26.0	26.0	43.0	$9,884
Taft Middle School	Public	5-8	2901 Northwest 23rd Street	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-8000	1,056	77	13.8	97.2%	94 (8.9%)	76 (7.2%)	729 (69.0%)	78 (7.4%)	21 (2.0%)	6 (0.6%)	52 (4.9%)								(n/a)							7.0			$13,041
Astec Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2401 NW 23rd Street Ste 39A	Oklahoma City	73107	Oklahoma County	Astec Charters	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 947-6272	372	20	18.9	95.2%	12 (3.2%)	7 (1.9%)	340 (91.4%)	3 (0.8%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	7	186^th of 189 public middle schools	1.6%					(n/a)		30.0				18.0	14.0			$12,313
Bethany Middle School	Public	6-8	4312 N Mueller	Bethany	73008	Oklahoma County	Bethany	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 787-3240	367	24	15.1	36.8%	223 (60.8%)	14 (3.8%)	65 (17.7%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	54 (14.7%)	92.1	7^th of 189 public middle schools	96.3%		91	7^th of 149 public middle schools	95.3%			67.0	69.0	71.0		52.0	72.0	66.0	72.0	$8,624
John Marshall Middle School	Public	5-8	12201 North Portland Avenue	Oklahoma City	73120	Oklahoma County	Oklahoma City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(405) 587-7200	672	47	14.2	92.7%	80 (11.9%)	361 (53.7%)	152 (22.6%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.2%)	62 (9.2%)								(n/a)										$13,997

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Charter Middle School

How many students attend Independence Charter Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 389 students attended Independence Charter Middle School.

What district is Independence Charter Middle School in?

Harding Independence (Charter)

What is the racial makeup of Independence Charter Middle School?

Students at Independence Charter Middle School are 34% African American, 30% Hispanic, 21% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Is Independence Charter Middle School a good school?

Independence Charter Middle School ranks in the bottom 13.2% of Oklahoma middle schools.

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