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Independence Elementary School

Public | 2-6 | 675 students

 
 
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Posted November 24, 2008

Indepence is a wonderful school where children become life long learners. I have two children at Independence that are very different learnings. Each child's needs have been met and exceeded. The principle, Mr. Finke and his staff are awesome. The activities and curriculum are top notch. Independence is a school where it is cool to be smart and the spirit of togetherness and pride are felt thoughout the hallways. We are moving out of state and I am so bummed that my children will have to move on. Highly recommend this school. One of the best elementary schools in the Lakota School district.
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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 82% in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
86%

2007

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 84% in 2011.

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
91%

2007

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
75%

2007

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 71% in 2011.

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
82%

2007

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
88%

2007

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 86% in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
93%

2007

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students87%
Female92%
Male81%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)92%
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black, non-Hispanicn/a
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabled67%
Non-disabled92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)77%
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanic>95%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)80%
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students95%
Female>95%
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanic>95%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged85%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabledn/a
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)91%
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanic50%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged62%
Not economically disadvantaged91%
Disabled50%
Non-disabled93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students85%
Female87%
Male84%
Black, non-Hispanic70%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged89%
Disabled64%
Non-disabled88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Science

All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Black, non-Hispanic70%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Not economically disadvantaged90%
Disabled57%
Non-disabled90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

Math

All Students92%
Female92%
Male92%
Black, non-Hispanic>95%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged93%
Disabled54%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%

Reading

All Students97%
Female>95%
Male94%
Black, non-Hispanic>95%
Asian or Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White>95%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged>95%
Disabled69%
Non-disabled>95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Gifted>95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Ohio used the Ohio Achievement Assessment (OAA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The OAA is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Ohio. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Ohio Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

In 2010-2011, this school received an Overall Rating of "Above Expected Growth".

Math

Reading

Grade 4AboveAbove
Grade 5AboveAbove
Grade 6MetMet

About the tests


In 2010-2011, the Ohio Department of Education used the Value-Added Measure to show how much growth students made on the Ohio Achievement Test since the last school year. The state expects that student test scores will show an average year's worth of growth compared to test scores from the previous year. Ohio's Value-Added Measure is not the same as Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), a federal measure which uses different criteria.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

 
105 (2011)
 
105 (2010)
 
102 (2009)
 
101 (2008)

0
60
120

About the tests


Ohio uses the Performance Index to provide an overall indication of how well students perform on its standardized tests each year. The Performance Index scores are based upon how well each student does on all tested subjects in grades 3 through 8 and 10. Schools and districts earn anywhere from 1.2 points for each student scoring at the advanced level to zero points for each untested student. The Performance Index ranges between 0 and 120, with 100 as the statewide goal for all students.

See Ohio's state standards

Source: Ohio Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 74%
Black 8% 16%
Asian 5% 2%
Hispanic 5% 3%
Two or more races 4% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Economically disadvantaged students 11%N/A36%
Students with disabilities 11%N/A14%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Attendance

  This school District averageState average
Attendance rate 97%N/A94%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Bachelor's degree or higher 100%N/A99%
Master's degree or higher 61%N/A59%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Temporary teaching certificate 0%N/AN/A
Fully certified 100%N/A98%
Source: OH Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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7480 Princeton Rd
Liberty Township, OH 45044
Phone: (513) 755-8300

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