For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 6,642 students in Independence, OH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Independence, OH are Independence Middle School, Hillside Middle School and Alternative Education Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Independence, OH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Ohio public middle school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Independence have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Ohio public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, OH (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Independence Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6111 Archwood Rd
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Independence, OH 44131
(216) 642-5865
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Hillside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Educational Park Dr
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2373
Grades: 5-7
| 539 students
Rank: #33.
Alternative Education Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4 Summit Park Dr Ste 350
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Grades: K-12
| 5,783 students
4 Summit Park Drive, Suite 350
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Independence, OH 44131
(330) 253-8680
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Independence, Ohio Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1300 East Dartmoor Ave
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Independence, OH 44131
(440) 885-2420
Grades: K-6
| 362 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Independence, OH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Independence, OH include Independence Middle School, Hillside Middle School and Alternative Education Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Independence?
4 public middle schools are located in Independence.
What is the racial composition of students in Independence?
Independence public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Ohio public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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