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Independence Middle School vs. Great Neck Middle School

Should you attend Independence Middle School or Great Neck Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Independence Middle School
1370 Dunstan Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Great Neck Middle School
1848 North Great Neck Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Great Neck Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,208 students in grades 6-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 1,059 students in grades 6-8, Great Neck Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,208 students
1,059 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Neck Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Neck Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
63 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Neck Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Neck Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#761 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#194 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Neck Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
85%
(Top 20% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Neck Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
78%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 20% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Neck Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
87%
(Top 5% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Independence Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Great Neck Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
419
338
Grade 7 Students
411
365
Grade 8 Students
378
356

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Neck Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Neck Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
25%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Neck Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
47%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Neck Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Neck Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.69
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Neck Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Neck Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Neck Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Virginia Beach City Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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