Independence MS vs Brentwood MS
Independence MS has a higher overall rating of 7.6/10 compared to 5.1/10. Independence MS is significantly larger with 558 students, about 2.3× the size of Brentwood MS (245). In math proficiency, Independence MS leads at 63.0%.
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 MS
Bethel Park, PA
7.6/10
Middle School7th – 8th
558 students
Brentwood MS
Pittsburgh, PA
5.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
245 students
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| Metric | Independence MS | Brentwood MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 5.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 4.5 |
| Growth Score | 6.7 | 4.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.6% | 62% |
| Environment Score | 9.8 | 7.8 |
| State Rank | #578 of 2,848 | #2,129 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 80th | 25th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence MS | Brentwood MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 63.0% | 31.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 85.0% | 67.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence MS | Brentwood MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 558 | 245 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.6% | 62.0% |
| District | Bethel Park SD | Brentwood Borough SD |
| City | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bethel Park (15102) | Pittsburgh (15227) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,851 | $73,597 |
| Median Home Value | $260,700 | $175,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,220 | $875 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 52.6% | 35.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | 11.8% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 30 min |