Independence Elementary School vs. Freedom Elementary School
Should you attend Independence Elementary School or Freedom Elementary School? 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
Top Rankings
Independence Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Freedom Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Independence Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 543 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Freedom Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
537 students
543 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
44 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#58 out of 461 schools in ND
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#246 out of 461 schools in ND
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
102
99
Grade 1 Students
97
96
Grade 2 Students
90
88
Grade 3 Students
96
84
Grade 4 Students
76
97
Grade 5 Students
76
79
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
7%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
16%
30%
% White
68%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
