Plaza Middle vs Independence Middle
Plaza Middle has a higher overall rating of 7.7/10 compared to 5.9/10. In math proficiency, Independence Middle leads at 86.0%.
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.
Plaza Middle
Virginia Beach, VA
7.7/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,055 students
Independence Middle
Virginia Beach, VA
5.9/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,208 students
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| Metric | Plaza Middle | Independence Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.7 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.6 | 5.6 |
| Growth Score | 9.2 | 7.7 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.8% | 47.8% |
| Environment Score | 5.3 | 3.5 |
| State Rank | #454 of 1,854 | #1,108 of 1,854 |
| State Percentile | 76th | 40th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Plaza Middle | Independence Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 86.0% | 86.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 85.0% | 84.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Plaza Middle | Independence Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,055 | 1,208 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 16.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.8% | 47.8% |
| District | Virginia Beach City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
| City | Virginia Beach | Virginia Beach |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Virginia Beach (23452) | Virginia Beach (23455) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $77,327 | $88,223 |
| Median Home Value | $324,000 | $397,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,571 | $1,610 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 35.2% | 42.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | 6.5% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 23 min |