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Independence

Lodi, CA · Lodi Unified · Grades 1-12

251st of 447 California schools statewide · better than 44% Improving

253
Students
2023–24 enrollment
21.1:1
Student / teacher ratio
72%
Free / reduced-price lunch
low-income indicator
50.3%
Chronically absent
CA average 20%

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.

Statewide percentile by year
25%50%75%44%201520202025no testing 2020–21

Independence test scores

Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 56 students tested

English Language Arts
This school
50%
CA average
49%
Math
This school
13%
CA average
37%
Science
This school
22%
CA average
33%
English Language Arts over time this school CA average
25%50%75%50%49%201520202025no testing 2020–21
Math over time this school CA average
25%50%75%13%37%201520202025no testing 2020–21

Independence students

Racial and ethnic breakdown of 253 students (202324, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013

Hispanic47%White21%Asian16%8%6%
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Hispanic 47%White 21%Asian 16%Black 8%31%39%20%20132023
GroupTrend20132023Change
Hispanic30.5%46.6% 16.1 pts
White38.6%21.3% 17.3 pts
Asian19.7%16.2% 3.5 pts
Black6.9%8.3% 1.4 pts
Two or more races1.7%6.3% 4.6 pts
Pacific Islander1.3%0.4% 0.9 pts
American Indian1.3%0.4% 0.9 pts

Homes near Independence

Typical home value $575K in zip 95242 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000

$159K$319K$478K$638K$587K200020052010201520202025

Data Provided by Zillow Group

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Schools near Independence

Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank

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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.