Serving 477 students in grades 6-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Independence Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 627 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Independence Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.21. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% WV state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Independence Middle School?
477 students attend Independence Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Independence Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Independence Middle School?
Independence Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
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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