Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens vs Independence Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
963 students
Independence Middle School
Jupiter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,236 students
| Measure | Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens Palm Beach Gardens, Florida | Independence Middle School Jupiter, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #555 of 2,187 | #47 of 563 |
| National rank | #8639 of 50,301 | #1410 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 963 | 1,236 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 1,236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.6% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| city | Palm Beach Gardens | Jupiter |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 73.9).
- •Independence Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 38.6%).
- •Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.0).
- •Independence Middle School is the larger school with 1,236 students compared with 963.
- •Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is a charter school while Independence Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens better than Independence Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 73.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens and Independence Middle School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Palm Beach Gardens and Jupiter in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens: 963. Independence Middle School: 1,236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens and Independence Middle School rank in Florida?
Franklin Academy- Palm Beach Gardens is 555th of 2,187 and Independence Middle School is 47th of 563 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).