Independence Middle School

Independence Middle School in Virginia Beach.

Independence Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

1370 Dunstan Ln, Virginia Beach, VA

Thoroughgood Neighborhood

Virginia Beach City Public Schools

2.0

2.3

1,208 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Carey Manugo

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
62%

Reading Proficiency
78%

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

78%

Math Proficiency

62%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

6.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

310:1

Student Diversity

Male

53.1%

Female

46.9%

White

50.3%

Black

21.5%

Hispanic

11.6%

Two or more races

11.2%

Asian or Pacific Islander

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 Parent

12/12/2019

Horrible! If your child is zoned for this school, take other actions OR be prepared to have your child assaulted, bullied and an unprofessional, incompetent administrative team! You will REGRET your child attending here!!!

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1.0 parent

7/17/2025

It's a terrible school! There are fights almost every week and all the kids use profanity, are disrespectful, and rude. The dress code isn't enforced whatsoever and the kids are violent and not behaved at all! The teachers are fine but the students don't want to learn at all. Our experience was a 1/...

1.0 parent

3/12/2025

Nobody ever returns any calls. I have been waiting over 3 weeks for a return call. When I called again the Guidance Councilors tried to tell me I never called. I think I know exactly where I left a message. Anyway I left a second message. I'm still waiting and I'm going on week 2 of waiting. I guess...

4.0 parent

2/9/2020

One of my kids suffered racism from 6th grade assistant principal He was never kind or understandable with my son I’m not sure if he still working there, but I hope that this never happen to another kid. This kids are just growing and understanding life and they need good role models specially where...

2.0 parent

5/21/2019

Can't wait to be done with Independence!

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Agents Specializing in Attendance Zone

Tommy Alphin

CENTURY 21 Nachman Realty

(757) 979-6089

37 Total Sales

1 in Attendance Zone

$420,000 Price

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Family First Realty Inc

(757) 982-3130

65 Total Sales

2 in Attendance Zone

$365,000 Price Range

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LPT Realty LLC

(757) 821-6429

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$400,000 Price

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(757) 703-2056

142 Total Sales

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$300,000 Price

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Steel Forged Real Estate LLC

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222 Total Sales

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Verian Realty

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Attendance Zone

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List Price Range

$279K - $2.6M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$738,092

Median Lot Size

17,859 Sq Ft

% Renters

13%

Average Household Income

$176,733

% of College Grads

68.5%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,767 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

13.5%

Homes for Sale

$445,000

3 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,733 Sq Ft

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Unit A
New 10 days ago

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Cynthia Inniss

RE/MAX Alliance

(757) 540-6895

$750,000

4 Beds
3 Baths
2,545 Sq Ft

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Susie Edmunds

Howard Hanna Real Estate Svcs.

(757) 919-3591

$549,900

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,238 Sq Ft

138 S Gum Ave
New 8 days ago

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David Phillips

The Real Estate Group

(757) 500-0754

$549,900

4 Beds
2.5 Baths
2,252 Sq Ft

136 S Gum Ave
New 25 days ago

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Stacy Potts

Focus Realty LLC

(757) 919-3477

$1,249,000

5 Beds
4 Baths
4,932 Sq Ft

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New 18 days ago

Lakefront luxury living with direct water access leading to Lake Smith. Exquisitely renovated 2 story home with finished basement, located on a private cul-de-sac on nearly half an acre. Completely remodeled with new roof, dual-zoned HVAC, windows, electrical, plumbing, flooring, doors, fixtures, ki...

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3 Beds
6 Baths
5,000 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
6 Baths
4,439 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,031 Sq Ft

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$490,000

4 Beds
2 Baths
1,900 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
2.5 Baths
1,612 Sq Ft

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4 Beds
3 Baths
2,415 Sq Ft

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Homes for Rent

$1,900 per month

3 Beds
1 Bath
1,025 Sq Ft

340 Dorset Ave
Virginia Beach, VA

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Pembroke Crossing Apartments
1 - 3 Beds
1-2 Baths
675+ Sq Ft

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Virginia Beach, VA

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3 Beds
1.5 Baths
1,261 Sq Ft

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1-2 Baths
680+ Sq Ft

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642+ Sq Ft

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1 - 4 Beds
1-2 Baths
868+ Sq Ft

4129 Inverness Rd
Virginia Beach, VA

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Bayside High School

9th to 12th
Public

B+

Princess Anne High School

9th to 12th
Public

Ivy Leage Academy

K to 11th
Private

Loch Haven Park

Lakeview Shore Park

Basketball
Trails
Playground

Saw Pen Point Park

Picnic Area
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Haygood Point Park

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Trails
Playground

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Bayville Farms Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Disc Golf

Romney Lane Park

Picnic Area
Trails

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Independence Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Virginia Beach, VA and is served by the Virginia Beach City Public Schools in Virginia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,208 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 78% are proficient in reading. Independence Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $738,092. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bayside High School, Princess Anne High School, Ivy Leage Academy, and more. Learn more about what Virginia Beach has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Independence Middle School.

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