Independence Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Independence, Ohio 44131 · Independence Local
#18 of 646 middle schools in Ohio
#205 of 15,369 nationally
About Independence Middle School
Independence Middle School is a public middle located in Independence, in the Independence Local school district of Ohio, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 299 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 91.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 18th of 646 ranked middle schools in Ohio. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (57th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 299.
There are 3 schools in Independence; Independence Middle School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)84%
- Reading proficiency (30%)86%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Independence Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 299
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Independence High School
Independence · Public high · Grades 9–12
305 students · 207 m away
Independence Primary School
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
440 students · 1.3 km away
Hillside Middle School
Seven Hills · Public middle · Grades 5–8
717 students · 2.6 km away
Normandy High School
Parma · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,610 students · 4.6 km away
Green Valley Elementary School
Parma · Public elementary · Grades K–4
371 students · 4.6 km away
Shiloh Middle School
Parma · Public middle · Grades 5–8
729 students · 4.9 km away
Brecksville-Broadview Heights Middle School
Broadview Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
790 students · 4.9 km away
Garfield Heights Middle School
Garfield Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
541 students · 5.1 km away
Dentzler Elementary School
Parma · Public elementary · Grades K–4
435 students · 5.3 km away
Maple Leaf Elementary School
Garfield Heights · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
326 students · 5.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Ohio with a comparable Enrollment.
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Ironton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
Buckeye Local Junior High
Rayland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
299 students
East Middle at PRBerry
Youngstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
Bethel-Tate Middle School
Bethel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
Clermont Northeastern Middle School
Batavia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
300 students
St Henry Middle School
Saint Henry · Public middle · Grades 5–8
300 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Middle School a good school?
Independence Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 91.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #18 of 646 in Ohio. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Independence Middle School rank in Ohio?
Independence Middle School ranks #18 of 646 middle schools in Ohio and #205 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Middle School?
Independence Middle School had 299 students in 2025.
Is Independence Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.