Independence
Lodi, CA · Lodi Unified · Grades 1-12
251st of 447 California schools statewide · better than 44%▲ Improving
Independence ranking
SchoolRow ranks Independence 251st of 447 California schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 44% of schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2015 to 44th in 2025 — improving.
Independence test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 56 students tested
Independence students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 253 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 30.5% | 46.6% | ▲ 16.1 pts | |
| White | 38.6% | 21.3% | ▼ 17.3 pts | |
| Asian | 19.7% | 16.2% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 6.9% | 8.3% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.7% | 6.3% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.4% | ▼ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Independence
Typical home value $575K in zip 95242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Schools near Independence
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 6Valley Robotics AcademyLodi Unified · 0 mi away205th of 447
ELA 42% · Math 30% - –BeckmanLodi Unified · 1.6 mi away
- 7Rio Valley CharterLodi Unified · 1.7 mi away · charter150th of 447
ELA 50% · Math 31% - –NicholsLodi Unified · 1.9 mi away
- 8Vista Oaks CharterByron Union Elementary · 2 mi away · charter132nd of 447
ELA 51% · Math 34% - –WashingtonLodi Unified · 3 mi away
- –HeritageLodi Unified · 3.3 mi away
- –Live OakLodi Unified · 3.3 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Independence in?
Independence is part of the Lodi Unified district in Lodi, California.
Is Independence a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Independence 251st of 447 California schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Independence?
Hispanic 47%, White 21%, Asian 16%, Black 8% (253 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Independence cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95242 is $575K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.