Independence Middle School
Independence Middle School serves 1,231 students in grades 6-8.
Independence Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 51% (majority Black).
School Overview
Independence Middle School's student population of 1,231 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 74 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,231 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 74 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Independence Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Independence Middle School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1131 out of 1791 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 60% | 72% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 80% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 15:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 7% |
| Hispanic | 12% | 16% |
| Black | 21% | 22% |
| White | 54% | 49% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.68 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Va Beach City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Independence Middle School is Bayside High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Old Donation School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Thoroughgood Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Virginia Beach Thoroughgood Elementary School Math: 94% | Reading: 94%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 685 students10
0.7 miles
1444 Dunstan Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3920 0.7 PK-5 685 - Virginia Beach Luxford Elementary School Math: 78% | Reading: 82%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 540 students10
1.2 miles
4808 Haygood Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2960 1.2 PK-5 540 - Virginia Beach Pembroke Meadows Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 85%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 502 students10
1.2 miles
820 Cathedral Dr
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-3360 1.2 PK-5 502 - Virginia Beach Hermitage Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 86%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 671 students10
1.3 miles
1701 Pleasure House Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-2600 1.3 PK-5 671 - Virginia Beach Bayside High School Magnet School
Math: 77% | Reading: 85%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,967 student10
1.6 miles
4960 Haygood Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
(757) 648-5200 1.6 9-12 1,967
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Learn about how your school will address pandemic health issues, such as the H1N1 virus, and how you can be proactive in learning about school closing guidelines.
Learn how parents of gifted children can find additional academic challenges and support programs both in and outside of public schools.
Learn more about the debate behind private school vouchers and whether they are a viable public school alternative for your child.
