VAMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Independence Middle — School Profile & District Info

Middle|Virginia Beach, Virginia|Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Virginia Beach, VA 23455

School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
1,208
Student:Teacher
16.5:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
47.9%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
78%
66th percentile in VA
Math Proficiency
62%
61th percentile in VA
Chronic Absenteeism
11.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
161 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1
Near average in VA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
1,175
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
83.5
92% fully certified
Counselors
3
Nurses
1
School Resource Officers
1
Security Staff
2
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$14,888
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$8,339
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$16,623
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 12%State 43%Local 46%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$363,198
+1.8% 1yr+32.1% 5yr
Virginia Beach, VA metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
13.5%
Below 150% poverty line
4.2%
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Uninsured residents
5.6%
No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served
8,985
Ages 3-21 under IDEA
School-Age (6-21)
8,293
Receiving special ed services
Est. % of Enrollment
100%
District rate, school may vary
Disability Categories (District)
Specific Learning Disability
2,981 (36%)
Autism
1,800 (22%)
Other Health Impairment
1,649 (20%)
Speech/Language Impairment
632 (8%)
Emotional Disturbance
360 (4%)
Intellectual Disability
248 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

1,193
Current enrollment
Stable(-8% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Independence Middle

Enrollment at Independence Middle stands at 1,208 students. The school is a Middle institution in the local district.

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