Independence Middle vs Old Donation School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Virginia, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Independence Middle
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,193 students
Old Donation School
Virginia Beach · Public middle · Grades 2–8
1,377 students
| Measure | Independence Middle Virginia Beach, Virginia | Old Donation School Virginia Beach, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #113 of 340 | #39 of 340 |
| National rank | #1496 of 15,369 | #307 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 2–8 |
| Students | 1,193 | 1,377 |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | 1,377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 99.5% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 99.5% |
| city | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Donation School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 79.9).
- •Old Donation School does better on math proficiency (99.5% vs 86%).
- •Old Donation School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 84%).
- •Old Donation School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 47.3%).
- •Independence Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.0).
- •Old Donation School is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 1,193.
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 better than Old Donation School?
On the Success Index (US), Old Donation School ranks higher (89.7 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 Independence Middle and Old Donation School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Virginia Beach and Virginia Beach in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Independence Middle: 1,193. Old Donation School: 1,377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Independence Middle and Old Donation School rank in Virginia?
Independence Middle is 113th of 340 and Old Donation School is 39th of 340 among middle schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).