Independence Middle School vs. Park Middle School
Should you attend Independence Middle School or Park Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Independence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 401 students in grades 6-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Serving 391 students in grades 6-8, Park Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
401 students
391 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#192 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#127 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
142
138
Grade 7 Students
117
135
Grade 8 Students
142
118
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
92%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%