Independence MS vs Fort Couch MS
Independence MS and Fort Couch MS are very closely rated, both scoring around 7.6 out of 10. In math proficiency, Fort Couch MS leads at 71.0%.
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
Fort Couch MS
Pittsburgh, PA
8.0/10
Middle School7th – 8th
619 students
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| Metric | Independence MS | Fort Couch MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.6 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.0 | 9.0 |
| Growth Score | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.6% | 11.8% |
| Environment Score | 9.8 | 9.4 |
| State Rank | #578 of 2,848 | #422 of 2,848 |
| State Percentile | 80th | 85th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence MS | Fort Couch MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 63.0% | 71.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 85.0% | 88.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence MS | Fort Couch MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 558 | 619 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 13.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.6% | 11.8% |
| District | Bethel Park SD | Upper St. Clair SD |
| City | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bethel Park (15102) | Pittsburgh (15241) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,851 | $144,583 |
| Median Home Value | $260,700 | $390,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,220 | $1,713 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 52.6% | 70.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | 2.4% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 28 min |