Independence Middle

Independence
300 W. Locust St.
Independence, KS 67301
376 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Independence Middle School, located at 300 W. Locust St. in Independence, Kansas, serves as a core educational hub for the local community as part of the Independence Unified School District 446. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of middle-grade students. By providing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its student body for the transition to high school while encouraging personal responsibility and intellectual curiosity.

Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. Through the district’s website, families can access resources, stay informed about school events, and connect with faculty to support student success. Independence Middle School prides itself on cultivating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities, helping them build leadership skills and a strong sense of belonging within the Independence school system.
376
Total Students
31.3
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    264 (70.2%)
  • Hispanic
    55 (14.6%)
  • Two or More
    40 (10.6%)
  • Black
    11 (2.9%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Independence
Phone: (620)332-1836
Website: http://www.indyschools.com
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 249
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 135
Grade 7 127
Grade 8 114
Gender Ratio