Independence Middle School

Independence Middle School serves 1,172 students in grades 6-8 in Jupiter, Florida, operating with a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1 across 60 full-time equivalent teachers. The school ranks #1,399 out of 3,816 Florida schools, placing it in the 63rd percentile statewide with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. Academically, Independence Middle School shows solid performance in reading and English language arts, with 70% of students achieving proficiency or above across grade levels.

Math performance indicates room for growth, with 53% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school's academic score of 7.3 out of 10 reflects its commitment to student development across core subjects. The school is situated in Jupiter's 33458 ZIP code, a well-established community where the median household income reaches $104,146 and nearly half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

With a low poverty rate of 8.4% and median home values of $487,400, the area reflects an educated, stable community that values educational achievement. Independence Middle School operates in Jupiter's small city environment, providing students with both suburban amenities and access to the broader Palm Beach County educational resources while maintaining a more intimate community feel.