At a glance
Reported students
401
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
35
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
West Virginia middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 105 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
359
Independence Middle School: 401 reported students.
State peer staffing position
20th percentile
11.5:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 469
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
What the reported data says about Independence Middle School
Independence Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Coal City. It is one of 27 current school records connected to Raleigh County Schools. NCES reports 401 students for 2024–25.
Among 105 middle schools in West Virginia with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 425 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.5:1, below the West Virginia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (91.5%) and multiracial (4.5%). English learners represent 0.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Independence Middle School
- 1How do the reported 11.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 35 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White91.5%
- Hispanic1.7%
- Black2%
- Asian0.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Raleigh County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Park Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
391 reported students
Trap Hill Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
331 reported students
Beckley-Stratton Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
590 reported students
Shady Spring Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
599 reported students
Coal City Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Fairdale Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
387 reported students
Public schools near Independence Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Independence High School High · Raleigh County Schools | 09–12 | 597 | 0.1 mi |
| Coal City Elementary Elementary · Raleigh County Schools | PK–05 | 387 | 0.3 mi |
| Park Middle School Middle · Raleigh County Schools | 06–08 | 391 | 5.5 mi |
| Shady Spring Middle School Middle · Raleigh County Schools | 06–08 | 599 | 6.7 mi |
| Beckley-Stratton Middle School Middle · Raleigh County Schools | 06–08 | 590 | 7.2 mi |
| Trap Hill Middle School Middle · Raleigh County Schools | 06–08 | 331 | 9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Independence Middle School
What grades does Independence Middle School serve?
Independence Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Raleigh County Schools.
How many students attend Independence Middle School?
Independence Middle School reported 401 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 105 West Virginia middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 469 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Independence Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 11.5:1, based on 401 students and 35 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The West Virginia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Independence Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Independence Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Raleigh County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Independence Middle School in?
Independence Middle School is part of Raleigh County Schools, based in Beckley, WV, which operates 27 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Independence Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Independence High School (0.1 mi), Coal City Elementary (0.3 mi), Park Middle School (5.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.