Independence Middle School

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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

2.2

1,193 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Carey Manugo

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1

Math Proficiency
65%

Reading Proficiency
80%

A-

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

80%

Math Proficiency

65%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 16:1 Teachers 76	Full Time Teachers 76
Teachers in First or Second Year 6.4%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

310:1

Student Diversity

Male 53.6%	Female 46.4%
White 44.8%	Black 26.1%
Hispanic 14.1%	Two or more races 10.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander 3.8%	Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander <1%
Native American <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

4.0 Alum

1/17/2020

Currently, I'm a Senior at Tallwood High School, but Independence was my middle school. I was in quite a bit of clubs that were active and the events at school were always well planned. I thought I learned a lot in this school; though, it was not academic as middle schools like Plaza Middle. I especially loved the band program.

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1.0 parent

2/11/2026

So many fights! Weekly emails from the principal to have parents “remind children to be kind”. My son tells me daily about the noisy classrooms and the lack of control, causing teachers to yell. He comes home and tells me that “teacher so and so was at her limit today”….Substitutes that doom scroll...

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...

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Median Lot Size

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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 1,193 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 65% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% 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 $758,897. 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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