Independence Leadership Academy
Independence, LA · Middle School · Grades -1-6
Performance Overview
About This School
Independence Leadership Academy is a middle school located in Independence, Louisiana. The school serves 601 students in grades -1-6.
With a DataScore of 43/100 (D), Independence Leadership Academy performs below the state average for Louisiana. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Independence Leadership Academy has a DataScore of 43/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Independence Leadership Academy has 601 students enrolled in grades -1-6. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.2:1.
Independence Leadership Academy has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Independence Leadership Academy is part of the Tangipahoa Parish in Independence, Louisiana. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.