Independence

About Independence

Independence Day is a national holiday in the United States that celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th, 1776. The day is marked with parades, fireworks, concerts, and other festivities. It is a time for Americans to come together and celebrate the freedoms and liberties that the country is built upon. Independence Day is a reminder of the sacrifices made by the Founding Fathers and the generations of Americans that followed in their footsteps. It is a time to reflect on the history of the country and the values that have shaped it. Independence Day is a day to be proud of the nation and the freedoms it provides.

Address:	13451 N. Extension Rd. Lodi, CA 95242
Phone:	(209) 331-8275
Site:	henderson.lodiusd.net
Grades:	K – 12
Enrollment:	310 students

Overview Independence

Independence serves 310 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Independence placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Independence

Independence is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Independence is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.