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Independence Middle School vs. Larkspur Middle School

Should you attend Independence Middle School or Larkspur 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.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Independence Middle School
1370 Dunstan Ln
Virginia Beach, VA 23455
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Larkspur Middle School
4696 Princess Anne Rd
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Larkspur Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
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 1,483 students in grades 6-8, Larkspur 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 69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,208 students
1,483 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Larkspur Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Larkspur Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
97 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Larkspur Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Larkspur 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 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#761 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
#826 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Top 50%)
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 Larkspur Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
66%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
69%
(Bottom 50% 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 Larkspur 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)
72%
(Top 50% 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 Larkspur 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)
65-69%
(Top 30% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Independence Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Larkspur Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
419
502
Grade 7 Students
411
487
Grade 8 Students
378
494
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Larkspur 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
19%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Larkspur 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 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
35%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Larkspur 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 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
29%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Larkspur 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
13%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Larkspur 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 2022-23 school year.
0.69
0.75
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Larkspur 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 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
72%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Larkspur 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 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Larkspur 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 2022-23 school year.
 
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