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INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
JUPITER, Florida · PALM BEACH
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,236
Student:Teacher19.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch20%
Title INo
INDEPENDENCE
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 517
1,236
Total Enrollment
State avg: 49%
20%-29pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in JUPITER, Florida. The school enrolls 1,236 students. It is part of the PALM BEACH district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Florida state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
20% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 49% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictPALM BEACH
County12099
CityJUPITER
ZIP33458
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID120150003897

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,236
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino23.4%
Black / African American3.9%
Asian4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native64.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
23.4%
Black
3.9%
Asian
4.1%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %20%
State Avg49%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)