Independence Middle School
Independence Middle School serves 1,413 students in grades 6-8.
Independence Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Independence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Independence Middle School's student population of 1,413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,413 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 78 teachers |
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School Rankings
Independence Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Independence Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #443 out of 3628 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 59% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 33% |
| Black | 4% | 22% |
| White | 66% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 26% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Palm Beach School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Independence Middle School is William T. Dwyer High School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Jupiter Middle School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Jupiter Jupiter Middle School Magnet School
Math: 72% | Reading: 63%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,386 student10
1.2 miles
15245 Military Trl
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 745-7200 1.2 6-8 1,386 - Jupiter Lighthouse Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 721 students
1.2 miles
4750 Dakota Dr
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-9400 1.2 PK-2 721 - Jupiter Beacon Cove Intermediate School Math: 91% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 3-5 | 757 students10
1.6 miles
150 Schoolhouse Rd
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 366-6400 1.6 3-5 757 - Jupiter Jerry Thomas Elementary School Math: 71% | Reading: 66%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 820 students10
1.8 miles
800 Maplewood Dr
Jupiter, FL 33458
(561) 741-9100 1.8 K-5 820 - Palm Beach Gardens William T. Dwyer High School Magnet School
Math: 57% | Reading: 57%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,307 students10
1.8 miles
13601 N Military Trl
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
(561) 625-7800 1.8 9-12 2,307
School Reviews
| 5 5/2/2017 Awesome school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Anonymous |
| 5 11/15/2012 This school is amazing. The teachers are really kind, and it has a strict no bully policy. There are special academies in the school, and the teachers work so hard to keep the academies great. The extracurricular activities are in many varieties, art, SECME, sports, and plenty of other things. Overall, this school gets a 10/10. - Posted by Student/Alumni - ukyuk |
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