Hillside Middle School vs Independence Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Middle School
Seven Hills · Public middle · Grades 5–8
717 students
Independence Middle School
Independence · Public middle · Grades 5–8
299 students
| Measure | Hillside Middle School Seven Hills, Ohio | Independence Middle School Independence, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #205 of 646 | #18 of 646 |
| National rank | #1993 of 15,369 | #205 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 717 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 11% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 84% |
| city | Seven Hills | Independence |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 77.0).
- •Independence Middle School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 79%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 73%).
- •Independence Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.9).
- •Hillside Middle School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 299.
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 Hillside Middle School better than Independence Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Middle School ranks higher (91.3 vs 77.0 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 Hillside Middle School and Independence Middle School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Seven Hills and Independence in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Middle School: 717. Independence Middle School: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Middle School and Independence Middle School rank in Ohio?
Hillside Middle School is 205th of 646 and Independence Middle School is 18th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).