The Independence School
School Notes Overview:
The Independence School, an independent, co-educational day school for ages 3 through grade eight, was founded in 1978 by parents seeking a challenging education, strong in the academic subjects, arts, foreign languages, and athletics. Today, the school occupies a 91-acre campus in Newark, Delaware and features a 900-seat auditorium, library/media center, acoustically designed music rooms, science laboratories, a full size gymnasium, community meeting spaces, art rooms and gallery. The School reflects and emphasizes traditional American values in the Judeo-Christian tradition. ...
School Overview:
The Independence School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | ||
| Year Founded | 1978 | ||
| County | New Castle County, DE | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 818 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(DE) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 25% | 22% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Pre-K - 124 students | |||
| Kind - 80 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 79 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 75 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 68 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 77 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 80 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 78 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 80 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 77 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 19 | ||
This School |
(DE) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:17 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 169 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $11,259 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Need-based financial aid is available. | ||
| Head of School | Victoria Yatzus | ||
| Admissions Director | Claire Brechter | ||
| Admissions Associate | Carol Bergner | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 9 | ||
Sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball | ||
| Cross Country | Lacrosse | ||
| Soccer | Tennis | ||
| Track and Field | Volley Ball | ||
| Wrestling | |||
School Notes:
- The Independence School believes that educational excellence results when there exist in combination outstanding teachers, moderate class sizes,a pleasant yet disciplined classroom environment,and a traditional, sequential arts-and-sciences curriculum taught in a structured manner. A vital element in the success of an Independence education is a strong parent-school partnership fostered by extensive communication.
- Achievement grouping permits students to learn at the appropriate pace.
- Foreign language study begins in grade one.
- The performing arts are a strong part of our curriculum. Strings begin in grade three; lessons for band instruments begin in grade four. Chorus and choir begin in Early Childhood. Drama club presents annual productions in 900 seat auditorium.
- Intramural and interscholastic athletics include cross country, track, soccer, lacrosse, field hockey, tennis, wrestling, basketball,volleyball and baseball.
- Profile last updated: 10/23/2008
In the News:
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Where to go and what to see before Monday - Odyssey teams put their minds to work (The News Journal)
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (19711) | School Zip (19711) |
(DE) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 55,760 people | 783,525 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 55% | 30% |
| Population Average Age | 28 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $62,258 | $52,624 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.8 rooms | 6.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 39 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 67% / 33% | 70% / 30% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Limestone Hills Day School - 42 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Burkholder School - 97 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Pike Creek Christian School - 358 students - 2.2 mi. away - view location
- Goddard Early Learning Center - 28 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Cacc Montessori School - 95 students - 2.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Newark, New Castle County, Zip 19711
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