Independence Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Virginia Beach, Virginia 23455 · Virginia Beach City Public Schools
#113 of 340 middle schools in Virginia
#1496 of 15,369 nationally
About Independence Middle
Independence Middle is a public middle located in Virginia Beach, in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,193 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 79.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 113th of 340 ranked middle schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is math proficiency (98th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (42th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,193.
There are 82 schools in Virginia Beach; Independence Middle ranks 43rd of 82 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)86%
- Reading proficiency (30%)84%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)47.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 47.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 84%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Independence Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thoroughgood Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students · 1.2 km away
Old Donation School
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 2–8
1,377 students · 1.5 km away
Pembroke Meadows Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students · 1.8 km away
Luxford Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students · 1.9 km away
Hermitage Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students · 2.3 km away
Bayside High
Virginia Beach · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,984 students · 2.6 km away
Shelton Park Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students · 2.8 km away
Pembroke Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
529 students · 2.9 km away
Bayside 6th Grade Campus
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–6
329 students · 2.9 km away
Diamond Springs Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
467 students · 3.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Virginia with a comparable Enrollment.
Norview Middle
Norfolk · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,196 students
Herbert J. Saunders Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,198 students
Kilmer Middle
Vienna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,199 students
Chickahominy Middle
Mechanicsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,199 students
Rippon Middle
Woodbridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,200 students
Irving Middle
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,204 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Independence Middle a good school?
Independence Middle has a Success Index (US) of 79.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #113 of 340 in Virginia. 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 rank in Virginia?
Independence Middle ranks #113 of 340 middle schools in Virginia and #1496 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Independence Middle?
Independence Middle had 1,193 students in 2025.
Is Independence Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Independence Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Independence Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Independence Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.