Garfield Heights Middle School vs Independence Middle School
Independence Middle School has a higher overall rating of 8.6/10 compared to 4.2/10. Garfield Heights Middle School is significantly larger with 656 students, about 2.1× the size of Independence Middle School (311). In math proficiency, Independence Middle School leads at 84.0%.
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.
Garfield Heights Middle School
Garfield Heights, OH
4.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
656 students
Independence Middle School
Independence, OH
8.6/10
Middle School5th – 8th
311 students
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| Metric | Garfield Heights Middle School | Independence Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.2 / 10 | 8.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 2.2 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.7 | 7.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 12.9% |
| Environment Score | 3.2 | 9.9 |
| State Rank | #3,145 of 3,458 | #96 of 3,458 |
| State Percentile | 9th | 97th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Garfield Heights Middle School | Independence Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 20.0% | 84.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 32.0% | 86.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Garfield Heights Middle School | Independence Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 5th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 656 | 311 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 13.0:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | 12.9% |
| District | Garfield Heights City Schools | Independence Local |
| City | Garfield Heights | Independence |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Garfield Heights (44125) | Independence (44131) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,524 | $98,838 |
| Median Home Value | $107,400 | $252,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,103 | $1,512 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 17.4% | 39.9% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.5% | 3.6% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 23 min |