Independence Middle School

Independence Middle School is one of the low-enrollment 6-8 campuss in Independence, Ohio, part of Independence Local, with 299 students on its rolls from grades 5 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 482 students per school, that is 38% leaner than typical.

Within Independence Local, which oversees 3 schools and 1,044 students, Independence Middle School is one campus in the system.

Demographically, Independence Middle School records that the student body is overwhelmingly White (92%). Other groups include 3% Asian, 3% multiracial. That is noticeably more White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 58%.

In terms of school funding signals, The school reports having 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 13.9:1. The state averages around 17.0:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical. Around 11% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, often used as a Title I proxy. Set against Cuyahoga County (around 27%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

On a demographically-adjusted basis, Independence Middle School tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 84.6% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 85.7%.

In the area at large, the surrounding county (Cuyahoga County) shows that median household earnings sit near $64,468, about 37% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 12%. Independence Middle School is one of 352 public schools in Cuyahoga County (combined enrollment of about 155,924 students).

Nearest neighbor: Independence High School, around 0.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Independence Middle School.

Independence Middle School operates from a residential location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Independence Middle School's enrollment has contracted 12% since 2018, when it stood at 340 (now 299).

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