Independence MS
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bethel Park, Pennsylvania 15102 · Bethel Park SD
#14 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania
#327 of 15,369 nationally
About Independence MS
Independence MS is a public middle located in Bethel Park, in the Bethel Park SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 602 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 89.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 14th of 521 ranked middle schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (81th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 602.
There are 7 schools in Bethel Park; Independence MS ranks 2nd of 7 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)63%
- Reading proficiency (30%)85%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
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 MS by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 602
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 85%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 63%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence MS
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Bethel Park HS
Bethel Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,244 students · 498 m away
Benjamin Franklin El Sch
Bethel Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
338 students · 1.7 km away
Bethel Memorial El Sch
Bethel Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
342 students · 1.9 km away
Eisenhower El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–4
524 students · 2.1 km away
Upper Saint Clair HS
Pittsburgh · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,269 students · 2.4 km away
Fort Couch MS
Pittsburgh · Public middle · Grades 7–8
647 students · 2.6 km away
Abraham Lincoln El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–4
348 students · 2.7 km away
Foster El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students · 2.8 km away
George Washington El Sch
Bethel Park · Public elementary · Grades K–4
313 students · 3.3 km away
Markham El Sch
Pittsburgh · Public elementary · Grades K–5
296 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Pennsylvania with a comparable Enrollment.
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601 students
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Carlisle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
604 students
Klinger MS
Southampton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
599 students
Saucon Valley MS
Hellertown · Public middle · Grades 5–8
599 students
Hampton MS
Allison Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
606 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence MS a good school?
Independence MS has a Success Index (US) of 89.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #14 of 521 in Pennsylvania. 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 MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Independence MS ranks #14 of 521 middle schools in Pennsylvania and #327 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence MS?
Independence MS had 602 students in 2025.
Is Independence MS a elementary school or a high school?
Independence MS is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence MS?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence MS; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.