Independence Elementary vs Independence Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 855 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Elementary
Independence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
287 students
Independence Middle
Independence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
280 students
| Measure | Independence Elementary Independence, Virginia | Independence Middle Independence, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #586 of 1,142 | #182 of 340 |
| National rank | #10388 of 50,301 | #2725 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 287 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 287 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93% | 92.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 86% |
| city | Independence | Independence |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Independence Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.0 vs 71.3).
- •Independence Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 86%).
- •Independence Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 77%).
- •Independence Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 93%).
- •Independence Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.0).
- •Independence Elementary is the larger school with 287 students compared with 280.
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 Elementary better than Independence Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Independence Middle ranks higher (73.0 vs 71.3 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 Elementary and Independence Middle?
About 855 m in a straight line, between Independence and Independence in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Elementary: 287. Independence Middle: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Elementary and Independence Middle rank in Virginia?
Independence Elementary is 586th of 1,142 and Independence Middle is 182nd of 340 among elementary schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).