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Independence Charter Middle School

Charter | 6-8 | 303 students

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Posted October 16, 2009

I love it at ICMS! My teachers are amazing! Also, when any student has trouble the teacher helps them one on one. Ms.Baker helps all the kids. One of my friends was having trouble making friends, so Ms.Baker asked some kids to come up with ideas to help. But we are only 6th graders! and she helped!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 28, 2009

I am a former student of ICMS and I am so grateful that I made the decision to go there. I was in the graduating class of '07 and it was at this school that I made some of the best friends of my life thus far. My favorite part about this school is the part which I believe is the most important, the teachers. Every teacher at this school is extremely dedicated to their students academic career and life in general. The teachers were always extremely helpful, caring, and involved and I still return to visit them regularly. Mrs. Baker was one of the most amazing principals I have ever had because she is not only dedicated to the school, but she also helps students like myself with the many personal issues that can arise in middle school. ICMS is wonderful and i would reccomend it to anybody!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 26, 2008

My name is Glenna Voegle, and I have taught at ICMS since it first opened. This is a truly wonderful school with wonderful people. I am proud to be part of such a dedicated group of individuals. Independence Charter Middle School helps set the standard for what other schools can be. We are all very proud of the efforts and progress everyone has made.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 11, 2008

My name is Yingying Keefe. I am Juan Keefe's wife, and I see that he recently rated Independence Charter Miccle School as an excellent one. My husband is definitely right, as Independence Charter Middle School is indeed full of bright students and supportive parents. My husband and I are both teachers, and we know excellent teachers when we see them. If you're looking for some of the best ones around, you need look no further than ICMS! The superintendent there, Mrs. Vana Baker, is also one of the best around. In fact, my husband, Juan, has told me many times how she and a principal in El Paso, Texas, Mr. Johnnie Vega, tie as the best two administrators in the entire United States! Send your kids to ICMS! It's the best!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted January 5, 2008

Independence Charter Middle is by far the best middle school in Oklahoma! Its teachers are absolutely exceptional, and its administrator is the best in the whole state. The scholars here can really have an opportunity to learn, and this school sets a wonderful example for other schools worldwife. There are relatively few discipline problems, and I would gladly send my own kids there if they were old enough to attend.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted December 17, 2007

The Staff and Prinicpal are so caring about their students sucess. They go the extra step to help the students everyday! We have been very blessed to have our son attend ICMS and drive across town everyday so that he can!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2007

I love this school. I wouldn't want my son to go any where else. The teachers are great and we all love the principal. Parent involvement is a must at this school. Keep up the good work!!
—Submitted by R Johnson, a parent


Posted June 28, 2004

I want to say how wonderful this school is. The teachers the staff are the best and I thank God everyday that my children go there. My son is attending the High School and I'm sure I will feel the same way. If you want them to excel and be apart of that then this place is the best. Teachers and parents working together.
—Submitted by Stacy Olerich, a parent


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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 2009.

102 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 79% in 2009.

102 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
91%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2009.

103 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

103 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2009.

85 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 81% in 2009.

84 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 87% in 2008.

86 students were tested at this school in 2008.

2008

 
 
96%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female77%
Male80%
Black68%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White86%
Economically disadvantaged74%
Not economically disadvantaged83%

Reading

All Students80%
Female83%
Male78%
Black71%
Hispanic85%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged76%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

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

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female73%
Male87%
Black56%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
White92%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Not economically disadvantaged85%

Reading

All Students87%
Female88%
Male87%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic80%
White98%
Economically disadvantaged78%
Not economically disadvantaged92%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

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

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Math

All Students88%
Female86%
Male91%
Black75%
Hispanic85%
White97%
Economically disadvantaged90%
Not economically disadvantaged87%

Reading

All Students83%
Female78%
Male91%
Black79%
Hispanic69%
White95%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Not economically disadvantaged85%
Scale: % satisfactory or advanced

About the tests


In 2008-2009 Oklahoma used the Oklahoma Core Curriculum Tests (OCCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The results for reading and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The OCCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Oklahoma. The goal is for all students to score at or above the satisfactory level on the test.

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

See Oklahoma's state standards

Source: Oklahoma State Department of Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 48% 57%
Black 29% 11%
Hispanic 13% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 7% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A56%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A15
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3232 NW 65th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
Phone: (405) 841-3130

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