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Independence Middle School

2807 Bethel Church Rd
Bethel Park, PA 15102
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 537 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 10:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30% in PA
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Independence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Independence Middle School's student population of 537 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
537 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
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 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#746 out of 2733 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Independence Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Independence Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Independence Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
77%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Independence Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Independence Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Independence Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Independence Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
88%
62%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Independence Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Independence Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Independence Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Pennsylvania.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Independence Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Independence Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Independence Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pennsylvania by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence Middle School's ranking?
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?
537 students attend Independence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Independence Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Middle School?
Independence Middle School has a student ration of 10:1, 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?
Independence Middle School is part of Bethel Park School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 77% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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