The Independence School

1300 Paper Mill Road, Newark, DE, 19711-0197 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Character. Confidence. Competence. Community. Independence students learn in an environment of kindness, respect, and good citizenship. They are inspired to try new activities and develop lifetime leadership skills. An exceptional academic foundation for success is achieved through our sequential curriculum taught by a caring, professional faculty....

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The Independence School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools (ADVIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1978
County New Castle County, DE
Student Body
Total Students 751 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(DE) School Avg.
% Students of Color 28% 22%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 30 students
Pre-K - 44 students
Kind - 63 students
Grade 1 - 72 students
Grade 2 - 68 students
Grade 3 - 72 students
Grade 4 - 70 students
Grade 5 - 74 students
Grade 6 - 92 students
Grade 7 - 83 students
Grade 8 - 83 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 57 teachers
Average Class Size 19
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(DE) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 * 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 $11,923
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
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryLacrosse
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Wrestling 

School Notes:

  • 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.
  • Profile last updated: 11/20/2009

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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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Zipcode (19711)


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