Hermitage Elementary vs Independence Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hermitage Elementary
Virginia Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
552 students
Independence Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,193 students
| Measure | Hermitage Elementary Virginia Beach, Virginia | Independence Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #326 of 1,142 | #113 of 340 |
| National rank | #4415 of 50,301 | #1496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 552 | 1,193 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 1,193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 86% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hermitage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 79.9).
- •Hermitage Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 86%).
- •Hermitage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 84%).
- •Hermitage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 47.3%).
- •Independence Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •Independence Middle is the larger school with 1,193 students compared with 552.
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 Hermitage Elementary better than Independence Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hermitage Elementary ranks higher (81.0 vs 79.9 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 Hermitage Elementary and Independence Middle?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hermitage Elementary: 552. Independence Middle: 1,193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hermitage Elementary and Independence Middle rank in Virginia?
Hermitage Elementary is 326th of 1,142 and Independence Middle is 113th of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).