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Independence Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 486 students

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5 stars

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Posted February 6, 2013

Love this school! My son attended a different school last year in the same district and I am EXTREMELY impressed with this school. Teacher and staff are wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 6, 2012

This school has so much to offer, the teachers always go the extra mile. My child always has great things to say when she comes home. It is a safe and fun learning enviroment, she explodes with excitement when she's telling me about her day and what she learned!!! Definitely Recommend!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

This school has excellent teachers and other staff. They care about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2009

The teachers and staff have been very positive towards my child's growth. A wonderful school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2008

I have two of my kids in this school. I think they should rate higher then an 5. The teachers there and the things that they learn is wonderful. . .
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

I really don't have anything bad to say about this school. Over all it is great. The teachers are awesome and the programs are challenging enough for my child. Her speech as improved and her reading is immaculate. I would say she is so much smarter then I was at her age.
—Submitted by Teena Till, a parent


Posted December 19, 2004

I have to say that I am so glad that I moved into this school district. I have 3 children that attend Independence. All the teachers at this school are so caring and kind. The children really enjoy this school. I have never seen so many teachers in one school that care so much about their students receiving the best possible education. It pleases me to see that my children are thoroughly excited each day to attend school. They are made to feel that they are important and that they can succeed, that in itself makes a huge difference in education. The hard work and dedication of the teachers in this school are to be greatly admired, commended and respected. It is my opinion that the students that attend this school will benefit greatly in the long run.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 71% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%
Reading

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 64% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 49% in 2012.

71 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 58% in 2012.

70 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students66%
Female62%
Male69%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligible52%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable66%

Reading

All Students67%
Female74%
Male61%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)79%
Free lunch eligible52%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch79%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable67%

Writing

All Students29%
Female29%
Male28%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)38%
Free lunch eligible24%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities31%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable30%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students61%
Female53%
Male68%
Black (not Hispanic)38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Free lunch eligible44%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable63%

Reading

All Students54%
Female58%
Male51%
Black (not Hispanic)43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)62%
Free lunch eligible32%
Reduced lunch eligible100%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable58%

Writing

All Students28%
Female25%
Male30%
Black (not Hispanic)14%
Asiann/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)39%
Free lunch eligible15%
Reduced lunch eligiblen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities31%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable29%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

Math

All Students62%
Female59%
Male64%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic50%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)77%
Free lunch eligible43%
Reduced lunch eligible63%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable65%

Reading

All Students66%
Female75%
Male58%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic63%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)74%
Free lunch eligible59%
Reduced lunch eligible63%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable68%

Science

All Students41%
Female34%
Male46%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic30%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)55%
Free lunch eligible21%
Reduced lunch eligible44%
Not eligible for free/reduced price lunch59%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable44%

Writing

All Students47%
Female56%
Male40%
Black (not Hispanic)n/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic32%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (not Hispanic)58%
Free lunch eligible37%
Reduced lunch eligible50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Language proficiency status - not applicable48%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Colorado used the Transitional Colorado Assessment Program (TCAP) to test students' skills in reading, writing and mathematics in grades 3 through 10, and in science in grades 5, 8 and 10. The TSAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Colorado. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test. The TCAP replaced the CSAP as Colorado's state assessment program effective for the 2011-2012 school year.

The different student groups are identified by the Colorado Department of Education. If there are fewer than 16 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Colorado's state standards

Source: Colorado Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 51% 61%
Black 22% 6%
Hispanic 22% 28%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 48%N/A35%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A17
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4700 South Memphis St
Aurora, CO 80015
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