Serving 1,208 students in grades 6-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in 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 62% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,208 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Independence Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Middle School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Independence Middle School is ranked #527 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Independence Middle School often compared to?
Independence Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Larkspur Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Independence Middle School?
1,208 students attend Independence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Independence Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Middle School?
Independence Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Independence Middle School offer ?
Independence Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Independence Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,208 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 78% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
