Independence Middle vs Kempsville Middle
Independence Middle and Kempsville Middle are very closely rated, both scoring around 5.9 out of 10. Independence Middle is significantly larger with 1,208 students, about 1.7× the size of Kempsville Middle (701). In math proficiency, Independence Middle leads at 86.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Independence Middle
Virginia Beach, VA
5.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,208 students
Kempsville Middle
Virginia Beach, VA
5.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
701 students
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| Metric | Independence Middle | Kempsville Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.6 | 6.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.7 | 6.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.8% | 39.9% |
| Environment Score | 3.5 | 4.3 |
| State Rank | #1,108 of 1,854 | #1,146 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 40th | 38th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence Middle | Kempsville Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 86.0% | 82.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 84.0% | 82.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence Middle | Kempsville Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,208 | 701 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.5:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.8% | 39.9% |
| District | Virginia Beach City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
| City | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Virginia Beach (23455) | Virginia Beach (23464) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $88,223 | $89,790 |
| Median Home Value | $397,700 | $339,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,610 | $1,644 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 42.4% | 38.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.5% | 8.0% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 24 min |