Independence
Lodi, CA · Lodi Unified
Alternative school · Grades 1-12 · Rural, fringe
251st of 447 California schools statewide · better than 44%▲ Improving
13451 North Extension Rd., Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 331-8008NCES ID 062223008320Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 56 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 253 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1999, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 32.6% | 46.6% | ▲ 14.0 pts | |
| White | 47.3% | 21.3% | ▼ 26.0 pts | |
| Asian | 15.9% | 16.2% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 8.3% | ▲ 6.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.0% | 6.3% | ▲ 4.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1999. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $575K in zip 95242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Independence
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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.