Summary:
Independence Middle School is a public middle school located in Independence, Ohio, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 320 students. The school is part of the Independence Local School District, which is ranked 77th out of 835 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Independence Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 26th and 144th out of over 1,000 middle schools over the past decade. The school has maintained a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of this period and excels in the performance of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and gifted and talented students. Additionally, the school has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.1% to 14.0% over the past few years, which is significantly lower than the surrounding schools like Greenbriar Middle School, Lee Eaton Intermediate School, and Milkovich Middle School.
Compared to the nearby middle schools, Independence Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly better academic outcomes, lower chronic absenteeism, and a more homogeneous student population. This success may be attributed to a combination of factors, including effective leadership, dedicated teachers, and a supportive community. With a higher spending per student of $14,921, compared to the surrounding schools that range from $6,333 to $12,362 per student, Independence Middle School has the resources to provide a robust educational program that consistently delivers excellent outcomes for its students.
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Detail:
Public 5-8
District:
Independence Local
SchoolDigger Rank:
144th of 1,048 Ohio Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,067
Students who attend Independence Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Independence Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.5
Number of students: 320
Racial breakdown:
White:
92.2%
Two or more races:
3.8%
Asian:
1.6%
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Hispanic:
1.6%
African American:
0.9%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.8%
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