Serving 558 students in grades 7-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 77% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Independence Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Independence Middle School is ranked #746 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Independence Middle School?
558 students attend Independence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Independence Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Middle School?
Independence Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Independence Middle School offer ?
Independence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Independence Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 558 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 77% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
