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
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Top Rankings
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Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 444 students in grades 6-8, Independence 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 34% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). 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 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 411 students in grades 6-8, Park Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 32%). 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 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
444 students
411 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
35 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#188 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#120 out of 627 schools in WV
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
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
128
153
Grade 7 Students
154
132
Grade 8 Students
162
126
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
94%
73%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
3%
11%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.44
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
