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Independence Academy vs. Center For Educ. Development

Should you attend Independence Academy or Center For Educ. Development? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Independence Academy
600 W Mechanic Ave
Independence, MO 64050
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8/
10
Top 30%
Center For Educ. Development
2000 Ne 46th St
Kansas City, MO 64116
Top Rankings

Independence Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
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Overview
Independence Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
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School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
9-12
K-12
Total Students
36 students
(08-09 School Year Data)
45 students
(96-97 School Year Data)
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2008-09 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Center For Educ. Development over the years, with the most recent data from the 1996-97 school year.
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Center For Educ. Development over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Center For Educ. Development with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 1996-97 school year.

Test Scores

#552 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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<50%
(Top 30% in MO)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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<50%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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(08-09 School Year Data)
3%
(96-97 School Year Data)
% Asian
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(08-09 School Year Data)
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(96-97 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Independence Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
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% Hispanic
17%
(08-09 School Year Data)
2%
(96-97 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Center For Educ. Development, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the North Kansas City 74 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1996-97 school year.
% Black
3%
(08-09 School Year Data)
2%
(96-97 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Center For Educ. Development, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the North Kansas City 74 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1996-97 school year.
% White
80%
(08-09 School Year Data)
93%
(96-97 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Independence 30 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Center For Educ. Development, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the North Kansas City 74 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1996-97 school year.
% Hawaiian
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(08-09 School Year Data)
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(96-97 School Year Data)
% Two or more races
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(08-09 School Year Data)
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(96-97 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Center For Educ. Development, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the North Kansas City 74 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 1996-97 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
(08-09 School Year Data)
13%
(94-95 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
(08-09 School Year Data)
3%
(08-09 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Independence 30 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2008-09 school year.
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