Serving 1,172 students in grades 6-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,172 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Independence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Independence Middle School's student population of 1,172 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,172 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1909
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Rankings
Independence Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
23%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
63%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence Middle School's ranking?
Independence Middle School is ranked #463 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Independence Middle School often compared to?
Independence Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jupiter Middle School, Watson B. Duncan Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Independence Middle School?
1,172 students attend Independence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Independence Middle School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Middle School?
Independence Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Independence Middle School offer ?
Independence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Independence Middle School part of?
Independence Middle School is part of Palm Beach School District.
In what neighborhood is Independence Middle School located?
Independence Middle School is located in the Abacoa neighborhood of Jupiter, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Abacoa.
School Reviews
5 5/2/2017
Awesome school
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.
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