George A. Wells Jr. House · Photo: 46percent · Public domainIndependence’s public schools score below 79% of Oregon districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 16% of Independence’s students scored proficient, below the Oregon average (31%). The grade covers the public school district serving Independence, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Oregon, not nationally.
From Oregon state tests taken in spring 2022, when 86% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Independence’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 199 Oregon towns with household incomes within a quarter of Independence’s, its schools beat 12%, lower than their 21% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 34% of tested students were proficient in reading and 16% in math, against 44% and 31% statewide; 86% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
76% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $18,074 per student, against $17,749 across Oregon (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is Talmadge Middle School, then Central High School. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Independence’s grade
C−: better than 21% of Oregon school districts, #124 of 142 Oregon towns. Both inputs trail the Oregon average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Independence, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Independence
Independence Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 425 students · 21:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Independence
Independence Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 425 students · 21:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Independence
Independence Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 425 students · 21:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Independence
Independence Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 425 students · 21:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Independence
Independence Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 425 students · 21:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Independence
Independence Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 425 students · 21:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Independence
Talmadge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 716 students · 19:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Independence
Talmadge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 716 students · 19:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Independence
Talmadge Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 716 students · 19:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Independence
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,008 students · 22:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Independence
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,008 students · 22:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Independence
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,008 students · 22:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Independence
Central High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,008 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Independence’s public schools are run by Central School District 13J, which also serves Monmouth. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Independence vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Oregon towns that share Independence’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Independence | C− | Central School District 13J |
| Monmouth | C− | Central School District 13J |
Every school in Independence
3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Oregon’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Independence’s schools
Are Independence’s schools good?
On Oregon’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Independence children attend score below 79% of Oregon’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C− Schools grade, #124 of 142 Oregon towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 12%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Independence in?
Central School District 13J, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 3,050 students in 5 schools (2024–25).
Where do Independence kids go to high school?
Central High School, with 1,008 students.
What is Independence’s graduation rate?
76% of the class of 2023 in Central School District 13J graduated in four years, against 81% across Oregon.
How much does Independence spend per student?
$18,074 in Central School District 13J (FY2024), against $17,749 across Oregon. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Independence families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Independence → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Oregon. Stars are from neighbors.