Jupiter Middle School vs. Independence Middle School
Should I attend Jupiter Middle School or Independence 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
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Independence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,423 students in grades 6-8, Jupiter Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,249 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 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,423 students
1,249 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
88 teachers
64 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#839 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#549 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
67%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
479
390
Grade 7 Students
472
414
Grade 8 Students
472
445
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
35%
23%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
52%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%