How do these schools compare?
| Metric | INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE | TALLWOOD HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Virginia Beach, VA | Virginia Beach, VA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 1,193 | 1,890 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 15.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 41.4% | 38.2% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE | TALLWOOD HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $15,459 | $15,459 |
| District | Virginia Beach City Public Schools | Virginia Beach City Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE | TALLWOOD HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 44.8% | 35.1% |
| African American | 26.1% | 32.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.1% | 12.4% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 8.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 10.9% | 11.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE | TALLWOOD HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 21 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 397.7:1 | 270:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.8% | 23.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 97 | 46 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 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 Editorial.