Independence Middle School vs Jupiter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Middle School
Jupiter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,236 students
Jupiter Middle School
Jupiter · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,272 students
| Measure | Independence Middle School Jupiter, Florida | Jupiter Middle School Jupiter, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 563 | #100 of 563 |
| National rank | #1410 of 15,369 | #2541 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,236 | 1,272 |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | 1,272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 32.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| city | Jupiter | Jupiter |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 74.0).
- •Independence Middle School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 32.4%).
- •Jupiter Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.0).
- •Jupiter Middle School is the larger school with 1,272 students compared with 1,236.
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 Independence Middle School better than Jupiter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Middle School ranks higher (80.5 vs 74.0 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 Independence Middle School and Jupiter Middle School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Jupiter and Jupiter in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Middle School: 1,236. Jupiter Middle School: 1,272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Middle School and Jupiter Middle School rank in Florida?
Independence Middle School is 47th of 563 and Jupiter Middle School is 100th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).