South Park MS vs Independence MS
Independence MS has a higher overall rating of 7.1/10 compared to 5.9/10. In math proficiency, Independence MS leads at 88.0%.
South Park MS
South Park, PA
5.9/10
Middle School5th – 8th
548 students
Independence MS
Bethel Park, PA
7.1/10
Middle School7th – 8th
558 students
Ratings Comparison
| Metric | South Park MS | Independence MS |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 7.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.1 | 7.1 |
| Growth Score | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.1% | 20.6% |
| Environment Score | 6.2 | 9.8 |
| State Rank | #1,684 of 2,846 | #985 of 2,846 |
| State Percentile | 41th | 65th |
Test Scores
| Subject | South Park MS | Independence MS |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 81.0% | 88.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 79.0% | 90.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | South Park MS | Independence MS |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 5th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 548 | 558 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.7:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.1% | 20.6% |
| Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23) | 18.2% | 5.9% |
| District | South Park SD | Bethel Park SD |
| City | South Park | Bethel Park |
Neighborhood
| Metric | South Park (15129) | Bethel Park (15102) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,833 | $106,851 |
| Median Home Value | $236,900 | $260,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,341 | $1,220 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 41.8% | 52.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% | 4.3% |
| Avg Commute | 31 min | 28 min |