Independence School in Lodi, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Independence School is a rural public school in Lodi, California that is part of Lodi Unified School District. It serves 253 students in grades K - 12 with a student/teacher ratio of 28.1:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades K - 12

253 Students

9 Teachers

13451 N Extension Rd

Lodi, CA 95242 View local requests

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Independence School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Mr. Seymour

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Independence School Demographics

71%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

70%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Independence School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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