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Independence Elementary

8435 Victoria Ave., South Gate, CA, 90280

Ranked 2858 of 7047 in California

Top schools in South Gate
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Independence Elementary

8435 Victoria Ave., South Gate, CA, 90280

About Independence Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 34%
Reading 40%
State average proficiency is 34% in Math and 40% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
19 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
440
Total Students
$103753
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.45%
Asian 0.23%
Hispanic 98.18%
Black 0.23%
Two+ Races 0.91%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.45%
Asian
0.23%
Hispanic
98.18%
Black
0.23%
Two+ Races
0.91%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 440
49.77%
219 Female
50.23%
221 Male

Student Population

440 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Independence Elementary Contact Information

Address

8435 Victoria Ave., South Gate, CA, 90280

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Phone

(323) 249-9559

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TOP 2858 IN STEM IN STATE

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:50 AM – 2:23 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Independence Elementary is now taking applications for its Magnet program for the 2025–2026 school year. The school has started a "$2 Top Rocket Monday" program to reward students who get to school on time every week. Families are encouraged to check out the newly redesigned school website, which makes all school resources easy to access on mobile devices.

FAQ

Q1. Is there a specific "Drop-off and Pick-up" area at Independence Elementary for safety?

Ans. The school has a special valet zone on Victoria Avenue that students use every day to safely get in and out of cars.

Q2: Does Independence Elementary provide school supplies, or do parents have to buy them?

Ans. Schools give students basic supplies, but teachers often give students a list of extra supplies that they can use in class.

Q3. How often do parents and teachers meet at Independence Elementary?

Ans. There are two formal conferences each year, but parents can ask for more meetings with teachers at any time during the school year.

Q4. Is there a breakfast program for students at Independence Elementary?

Ans. Every day before class starts, the cafeteria serves a healthy breakfast to all enrolled students.

Q5. What kinds of technology can students use at Independence Elementary?

Ans. Every student has their own computer and high-speed internet to help them learn how to use technology and work on different projects in class.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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