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Independence Elementary School

Hopewell Area SD · Beaver County · 103 School Road, Aliquippa, PA 15001.0

(724)375-3201

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7/10
#471
Rank 471 out of 1,545
Top 30%
English Language Arts7/10 · #547 · 65th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #416 · 73rd percentile
Science7/10 · #435 · 69th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Independence Elementary sits in Aliquippa, a small western Pennsylvania city along the Ohio River in Beaver County — an area with a tight-knit, working-class character and easy access to Pittsburgh's suburbs. The school lands solidly in the upper third statewide, with particularly strong math scores, making it a reliable choice for families settling into the Hopewell Area district. It's a good fit for parents who want a community-rooted school with consistent academic performance without the intensity of more competitive suburban districts nearby.

Student Demographics

84 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
79 (94%)
Multiple Races
3 (4%)
Other
2 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners1 (1%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged34 (40%)
Students with Disabilities20 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

228
Enrollment
15.8
Teachers (FTE)
14.4:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #1426 · 10th percentile

4 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.