How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Independence Middle School | Jupiter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Jupiter, FL | Jupiter, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,236 | 1,272 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 17.6% | 29.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Independence Middle School | Jupiter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,024 | $14,024 |
| District | Palm Beach County School District | Palm Beach County School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Independence Middle School | Jupiter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.9% | 46.8% |
| African American | 3.4% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 23.2% | 40.6% |
| Asian | 4.5% | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.4% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Independence Middle School | Jupiter Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 416:1 | 356:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.8% | 19.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 89 | 76 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.