Independence Academy

Independence Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
12902 E US Highway 92,  Dover, FL
1.6
4.0
914 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Jack Burkett
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Math Proficiency
39%
Reading Proficiency
50%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
50%
Math Proficiency
39%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
58.5%

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
5
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
18%
State Average
22%
Science
41%
State Average
26%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
917:1

Student Diversity

Male
50.7%
Female
49.3%
White
63%
Hispanic
25.3%
Black
5.5%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
1.6 10 Reviews
1.0 Freshman
10/23/2019
The time I had at this school was only fun because of all the fights and my crazy friends and all the teachers are bad and everything is just not right there
1.0 NicheUser
10/22/2019
The things that I have heard from this school is just plain out insane, I've heard kids are smoking doing drugs and fighting
1.0 NicheUser
10/21/2019
The school is really bad and kids get in trouble all the time surprised it's a high grade. I hear that there is kids literally smoking weed in the bathroom here! This is insane it should really be a lower graded school
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4.0 28 Reviews
1.0 other
5/1/2025
Needs a principal with better communication skills, a real and fair wait list-not 3 years out and preferred placements.
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5.0 teacher
3/24/2025
I have worked in 4 different schools across multiple states and multiple Florida counties. I can confidently say that Independence Academy is by far the best. The staff here truly cares about not only the students, but also each other. It's like having one great big family. Coming back to work after...
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5.0 other
3/24/2025
I have worked at many schools and can honestly say this admin is WONDERFUL. Starting a school year with a new admin team leading the school can be a hard change for staff and students, but I do believe this change has been for the better. As a staff member I feel supported and look forward to coming...
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5.0 parent
3/14/2025
Como madre veo como mis hijas estan aprendiendo en la escuela cada dia mas.
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