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The Independence School

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Private School

The Independence School is a Private School serving the New Castle County community. Located in Newark, DE, the Co-educational private school teaches Pre-K to Grade 8, with a Nonsectarian religious orientation.

As of the last reported school year in 2019-2020, 414 students attended The Independence School with a student to teacher ratio of 9.81, earning a ratio grade of C+. The Independence School ranks #11 in size compared to all Delaware private schools.

If a diverse private school is essential, The Independence School ranks #13 in Delaware for diversity, earning a grade of B.

School Type

Regular Elementary or Secondary

Grades

Pre-K to Grade 8

How Does The Independence School Rank?

Diversity

C+

Teacher Ratio

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The Independence School Students

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Students

414

Student-Teacher Ratio

9.81:1

Co-ed Status

Co-educational

White alone

56.87%

Black or African American alone

3.5%

American Indian and Alaska Native alone

Asian alone

32.88%

Hispanic or Latino

2.43%

Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone

Two or More Races

3.77%

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School Details

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Religious Orientation

Nonsectarian

School Days

165

School Duration

7 hours

Library or Media Center

Yes

Total Population

31,393

Median Household Income

$61,646

County

New Castle County

Should you move to Newark, DE?

Newark, DE is home to 31,393 residents, ranking it #1,440 in Delaware by size. The City has a poverty rate of 30% and a median household income of $61,646. Overall, Newark received an economic health grade of:

Homes in Newark, DE are commonly 10-19-unit Multi-Family, 3 Bedroom, and built in 1977. 45.6% of homes are owner occupied.

To understand Newark, it’s also essential to research Delaware and New Castle County, then focus in on the zip codes and schools that make up the neighborhoods you like. So be sure to browse around, there’s a lot of Delaware to explore.

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Economy

Home Affordability

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Diversity