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