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
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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 477 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 12:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Serving 394 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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 11% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
477 students
394 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
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
145
135
Grade 7 Students
168
127
Grade 8 Students
164
132
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
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% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
2%
12%
% White
95%
76%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
2%
10%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
