- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Independence, VA
Independence Middle
Federal NCES profile for Independence Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510169002189
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Independence Middle earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Independence · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 88.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Independence Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Independence, VA.
School address
District: Grayson County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510169002189 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+33 students YoY
Independence Middle grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+33 students YoY 510169002189 · Independence, VA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
280 enr · 16.5:1 · 88.2% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Grayson County High (461 students)
Independence Middle grew from 262 students in 2022-23 to 295 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 17.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Independence Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grayson County
Grayson County High
461 students
- Independence E
Independence Elementary
287 students
- This school
Independence Middle
280 students
- Fries Elementa
Fries Elementary
231 students
- Grayson Highla 156
Grayson Highlands
156 students
- Fairview Eleme 146
Fairview Elementary
146 students
What this shows Independence Middle reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Independence Middle compares
Independence Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.2% | ▲ 53% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Virginia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,370
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Independence Middle is less mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Grayson County Public Schools reports $16,370 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Independence Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grayson County High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Independence Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fries Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Grayson Highlands | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fairview Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Independence Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 287
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 231
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 146
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Independence Middle
How many students attend Independence Middle?
Independence Middle has 280 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Independence, VA. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 295 (2023-24), up 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Independence Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Independence Middle is 16.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Independence Middle?
88.2% of students at Independence Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Independence Middle?
The largest demographic group at Independence Middle is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Independence, VA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Independence Middle?
Independence Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Independence Middle rank among public schools in Independence?
By Resource Investment Index, Independence Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Independence, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Grayson County Public Schools?
Besides Independence Middle, Grayson County Public Schools also operates Grayson County High (461 students), Independence Elementary (287 students), and Fries Elementary (231 students). See the Grayson County Public Schools district page for the complete list.