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Independence Middle

Summary:

Independence Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Grayson County Public Schools district, with a student population of 262 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Reading, as well as its ability to support diverse student populations.

Independence Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I for 8th grade, significantly outperforming the state average. The school also excels in 6th-8th grade Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 76.19% to 81.58%, well above the state averages. Additionally, the school ranks 2nd out of 275 Virginia middle schools for Hispanic students and 36th out of 402 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating its commitment to equity and supporting the achievement of all students.

Compared to the nearby Galax Middle School, which serves a more diverse student population, Independence Middle School generally outperforms it across various subject areas, particularly in Mathematics and English Reading. This suggests that Independence Middle School has effective strategies and resources in place to support student learning and development, making it a model of educational excellence in the region.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 100 Blue Devil Drive
       Independence, VA  24348-0155

(276) 773-3020

District: Grayson County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,922 Help


Students who attend Independence Middle usually attend:

High:    Grayson County High

Feeder schools for Independence Middle:

Elementary:    Fairview Elementary
    Independence Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.1%
Hispanic:
10.5%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.2% Help


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Compare Details Independence Middle ranks better than 79.9% of middle schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.85. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84.1%), Hispanic (10.5%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Independence Middle is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Independence Middle is $6,922.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Independence Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Independence Middle 84th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Independence Middle in the ranking list.)

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Grayson County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grayson County Public Schools 34th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Independence Middle

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Rank History for all students at Independence Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 57.08 171st 340 49.7%
2006 27.52 329th 383 14.1%
2007 26.66 356th 387 8.0%
2008 25.75 350th 391 10.5%
2009 31.14 308th 390 21.0%
2010 24.91 359th 408 12.0%
2011 45.81 238th 413 42.4%
2012 61.57 108th 413 73.8%
2013 41.79 244th 416 41.3%
2014 44.98 225th 416 45.9%
2015 43.77 236th 412 42.7%
2016 51.58 195th 409 52.3%
2017 54.98 174th 415 58.1%
2018 61.25 128th 413 69.0%
2019 57.03 174th 424 59.0%
2021 61.25 126th 419 69.9%
2022 59.47 152nd 415 63.4%
2023 80.55 48th 422 88.6%
2024 74.85 84th 417 79.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Independence Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 83.64 36th 402 91.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Independence Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 81.10 42nd 411 89.8%
2024 77.23 62nd 407 84.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Independence Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 90.01 15th 278 94.6%
2024 64.76 82nd 281 70.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Independence Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 78.02 70th 409 82.9%
2024 71.37 101st 407 75.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Independence Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.95 2nd 275 99.3%
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Rank History for White students at Independence Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 70.71 94th 402 76.6%
2024 61.01 150th 396 62.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Independence Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 310 310
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 318 318
1993 308 17 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 326
1994 329 14 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 343
1995 287 15 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1996 287 15 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 303
1997 281 12 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 296
1998 293 14 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1999 281 11 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2000 292 11 0 3 0 n/a n/a -4 302
2001 300 5 0 10 1 n/a n/a 0 316
2002 340 12 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 340 12 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 350 15 2 13 1 n/a n/a 0 381
2005 351 18 1 18 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 333 21 1 15 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2007 328 18 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 359
2008 378 12 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 380 8 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 396
2010 205 2 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2011 195 2 0 11 0 0 0 0 208
2012 168 5 0 9 0 0 0 0 182
2013 147 7 1 12 0 0 2 0 169
2014 153 7 0 14 0 1 1 0 176
2015 154 6 0 18 0 0 0 0 178
2016 135 7 0 16 0 0 1 0 159
2017 238 6 0 24 1 0 4 0 273
2018 218 8 0 19 0 0 4 0 249
2019 240 9 0 24 0 0 3 0 276
2020 234 11 0 33 0 0 0 0 278
2021 219 13 0 26 0 0 0 0 258
2022 219 10 0 20 0 0 2 0 251
2023 229 7 0 22 0 0 4 0 262
2024 248 7 0 31 0 0 9 0 295

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Independence Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 310 17.8 17.4 n/a
1992 318 18.1 17.5 n/a
1993 326 16.9 19.3 n/a
1994 343 19.7 n/a n/a
1995 303 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 303 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 317 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 299 19.6 15.3 0
2000 302 n/a 0.0 0
2001 316 16.0 19.8 n/a
2002 360 28.0 12.9 n/a
2003 360 28.0 12.9 n/a
2004 381 27.0 14.1 n/a
2005 388 25.0 15.5 50.5
2006 370 33.0 11.2 62.4
2007 359 20.4 17.6 60.4
2008 398 20.6 19.3 51
2009 396 19.5 20.3 54
2010 217 14.2 15.2 63.1
2011 208 13.6 15.2 53.4
2012 182 14.3 12.6 55.5
2013 169 14.2 11.8 63.3
2014 176 12.5 14.0 58
2015 178 14.0 12.7 62.9
2016 159 10.0 15.9 62.3
2017 273 16.4 16.5 60.1
2018 249 17.6 14.0 67.5
2019 276 20.6 13.3 65.9
2020 278 19.5 14.2 64.7
2021 258 17.2 14.9 n/a
2022 251 18.1 13.8 71.7
2023 262 17.0 15.4 88.2
2024 295 18.0 16.3 93.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Independence Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 310 17.8 17.4 n/a
1992 318 18.1 17.5 n/a
1993 326 16.9 19.3 n/a
1994 343 19.7 n/a n/a
1995 303 n/a 0.0 n/a
1996 303 n/a 0.0 n/a
1997 296 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 317 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 299 19.6 15.3 0
2000 302 n/a 0.0 0
2001 316 16.0 19.8 n/a
2002 360 28.0 12.9 n/a
2003 360 28.0 12.9 n/a
2004 381 27.0 14.1 n/a
2005 388 25.0 15.5 50.5
2006 370 33.0 11.2 62.4
2007 359 20.4 17.6 60.4
2008 398 20.6 19.3 51
2009 396 19.5 20.3 54
2010 217 14.2 15.2 63.1
2011 208 13.6 15.2 53.4
2012 182 14.3 12.6 55.5
2013 169 14.2 11.8 63.3
2014 176 12.5 14.0 58
2015 178 14.0 12.7 62.9
2016 159 10.0 15.9 62.3
2017 273 16.4 16.5 60.1
2018 249 17.6 14.0 67.5
2019 276 20.6 13.3 65.9
2020 278 19.5 14.2 64.7
2021 258 17.2 14.9 n/a
2022 251 18.1 13.8 71.7
2023 262 17.0 15.4 88.2
2024 295 18.0 16.3 93.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Independence Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $48 (0.7%) $6,458 (99.3%) $6,506
2020 $38 (0.6%) $6,128 (99.4%) $6,166
2021 $410 (5.9%) $6,513 (94.1%) $6,922

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Independence Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 174th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 48th of 422 Middle schools
 29.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Independence Middle)8072.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Grayson County Public Schools)8467.5
 16.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Independence Middle)8281.5
 0.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Grayson County Public Schools)8276.6
 5.4%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Independence Middle)8368.8
 14.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Grayson County Public Schools)8568.4
 16.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Independence Middle)8177.9
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Reading (Grayson County Public Schools)8280
 2%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Independence Middle)6669.4
 3.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Grayson County Public Schools)6667.3
 1.3%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Independence Middle)8080.5
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grayson County Public Schools)8077.5
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Independence Middle)8080.6
 0.6%
   8th Grade Science (Grayson County Public Schools)8078.2
 1.8%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Independence Middle)8488.8
 4.8%
   8th Grade English Reading (Grayson County Public Schools)8487.1
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Independence Middle)96100
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Grayson County Public Schools)8982
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students276262
 5.1%
African American97
 22.2%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2422
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White240229
 4.6%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.9%88.2%
 22.2%

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Students who attend Independence Middle usually go on to attend Grayson County High

Students at Independence Middle are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended Independence Middle.

Independence Middle ranks 84th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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