Independence MS vs Jefferson MS
Jefferson MS has a higher overall rating of 8.5/10 compared to 7.1/10. In math proficiency, Jefferson MS leads at 90.0%.
Independence MS
Bethel Park, PA
7.1/10
Middle School7th – 8th
558 students
Jefferson MS
Pittsburgh, PA
8.5/10
Middle School6th – 8th
601 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | Independence MS | Jefferson MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.1 / 10 | 8.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.1 | 8.9 |
| Growth Score | 5.5 | 8.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.6% | 18.1% |
| Environment Score | 9.8 | 8.4 |
| State Rank | #985 of 2,846 | #258 of 2,846 |
| State Percentile | 65th | 91th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Independence MS | Jefferson MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 88.0% | 90.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 90.0% | 92.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Independence MS | Jefferson MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 558 | 601 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 10.7:1 | 11.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 20.6% | 18.1% |
| Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23) | 5.9% | 15.8% |
| District | Bethel Park SD | Mt Lebanon SD |
| City | Bethel Park | Pittsburgh |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Bethel Park (15102) | Pittsburgh (15243) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $106,851 | $111,426 |
| Median Home Value | $260,700 | $270,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,220 | $1,356 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 52.6% | 62.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 25 min |