Enrollment
166
Combined
DISTRICT 222 · STATE 602
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LODI UNIFIED·NCES 062223008320
Independence
13451 North Extension Rd., Lodi, CA 95242 · (209) 331-8275 · San Joaquin County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED41-RURALTITLE IALTERNATIVE EDUCATION SCHOOL166 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.1:1 · STATE 18.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
72%
120 students
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 65%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 2 | 1% |
| Grade 2 | 2 | 1% |
| Grade 3 | 6 | 4% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 2% |
| Grade 5 | 5 | 3% |
| Grade 6 | 4 | 2% |
| Grade 7 | 8 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 9 | 5% |
| Grade 9 | 9 | 5% |
| Grade 10 | 17 | 10% |
| Grade 11 | 24 | 14% |
| Grade 12 | 77 | 46% |
Student demographics
65%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
50.0%
own-school result
Math
13.0%
own-school result
State assessment results for this school reflect a specialized student population. The figures above are the school's own reported scores; they are not directly comparable to state averages or to general-enrollment schools, so the usual state-average comparison line is suppressed here.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 12.5% | 37.5% | 37.5% | 12.5% |
| Math | 3.7% | 9.3% | 25.9% | 61.1% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 50.0% | 13.0% |
| 2023-24 | 51.9% | 14.6% |
| 2022-23 | 37.1% | 14.3% |
| 2021-22 | 52.4% | 22.0% |
| 2020-21 | 44.8% | 19.6% |
| 2018-19 | 51.3% | 11.8% |
| 2017-18 | 37.4% | 13.1% |
| 2016-17 | 30.5% | 4.9% |
| 2015-16 | 28.0% | 11.0% |
| 2014-15 | 31.0% | 9.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Independence ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Joaquin County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 166 | #70 of 208 | #4 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 72.3% | #45 of 95 | N/A |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
166
-144 (-46%) vs 2020
-76% since 2000-01, when it was 678
Student : Teacher
14.1:1
was 31.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 166 | 11.8 | 14.1:1 | 72% (120) |
| 2023-24 | 253 | 12.9 | 19.7:1 | 71% (179) |
| 2022-23 | 192 | 13.3 | 14.4:1 | 69% (132) |
| 2020-21 | 310 | 10 | 31.0:1 | 61% (189) |
| 2017-18 | 158 | 8.7 | 18.2:1 | 59% (93) |
| 2015-16 | 193 | 11 | 17.6:1 | 56% (108) |
| 2010-11 | 347 | N/A | N/A | 48% (166) |
| 2000-01 | 678 | 18 | 37.7:1 | 0% (0) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Independence.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (158 to 166); teachers up 36% (8.7 to 11.8).
About Independence
Independence serves students in Lodi, California, as a very small school serving multiple grade levels. Total enrollment is 166 students, and the grades served are kindergarten through 12. By comparison, combined schools in California enroll about 602 students on average.
The Lodi Unified system has 46 schools and 27,047 students.
The student body at Independence is 52% Hispanic. The school is also 18% White, 18% Asian, 6% Black, and 4% multiracial. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 43%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Independence scores 65%.
Independence has a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1, with 11.8 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average for combined schools in California is 18.6:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. A common income measure, free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, is 72% at Independence.
Looking at the county, San Joaquin County, the median household earns about $92,179 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and about 10% of people live in poverty. Counting Independence, San Joaquin County has 251 public schools.
Independence's nearest public school is Valley Robotics Academy (less than a tenth of a mile). In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Independence.
The school is in rural territory close to an urban area, according to its NCES locale (Rural: Fringe).
In 2020-21 the school reported 310 students, and in 2024-25 it reported 166. Grade changes, mergers, or boundary shifts can explain gaps this large. The school's ratio dropped from 31.0:1 to 14.1:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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San Joaquin County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
797,334
Census ACS
Median income
$92,179
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
251
153,026 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Lodi Unified
- Tokay HighHigh · 2,058 students
- Lodi HighHigh · 1,952 students
- Bear Creek HighHigh · 1,925 students
- Ronald E. McNair HighHigh · 1,644 students
- Lodi MiddleMiddle · 893 students
- Ellerth E. Larson ElementaryElementary · 890 students
Other schools in Lodi
- Tokay HighHigh · 2,058 students
- Lodi HighHigh · 1,952 students
- Vista Oaks CharterCombined · 999 students
- Lodi MiddleMiddle · 893 students
- Ellerth E. Larson ElementaryElementary · 890 students
- Millswood MiddleMiddle · 843 students
Nearby schools
- Valley Robotics Academy0.0 mi · 278
- Ellerth E. Larson Elementary0.6 mi · 890
- Tokay High1.6 mi · 2,058
- Beckman Elementary1.6 mi · 550
- Rio Valley Charter1.6 mi · 714
- Leroy Nichols Elementary1.9 mi · 344
Frequently asked questions
About IndependenceHow many students attend Independence?
Independence enrolls approximately 166 students in grades KG-12.
Is Independence an elementary, middle, or high school?
Independence is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many teachers does Independence have?
Independence employs 12 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.
What is the student diversity at Independence?
Student demographics at Independence are roughly 18% White, 52% Hispanic, 6% Black, 18% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Independence in?
Independence is part of Lodi Unified.
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