Independence Middle School vs. Park Middle School
Should I attend Independence Middle School or Park Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 469 students in grades 6-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 386 students in grades 6-8, Park Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
469 students
386 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#112 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#109 out of 629 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
171
133
Grade 7 Students
154
139
Grade 8 Students
144
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
1%
10%
% White
97%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
8%
Diversity Score
0.06
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%