- INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than GREAT NECK MIDDLE (382.3:1 vs. 268.3:1).
- INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than GREAT NECK MIDDLE (225 vs. 132).
- GREAT NECK MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE (239 vs. 161).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than GREAT NECK MIDDLE (225 vs. 132).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
GREAT NECK MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE (239 vs. 161).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE reported a higher violent incidents than GREAT NECK MIDDLE (101 vs. 38).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than GREAT NECK MIDDLE (382.3:1 vs. 268.3:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
15 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
GREAT NECK MIDDLE
$14,887.91
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE
$14,887.91
Local revenue share
GREAT NECK MIDDLE
45.6%
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE
45.6%
State revenue share
GREAT NECK MIDDLE
42.5%
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE
42.5%
Federal revenue share
GREAT NECK MIDDLE
12%
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE
12%
District chronic absenteeism rate
GREAT NECK MIDDLE
16.9%
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE
16.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Virginia Beach city
$90,685
Virginia Beach city
$90,685
Poverty rate
Virginia Beach city
8.4%
Virginia Beach city
8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Virginia Beach city
40.4%
Virginia Beach city
40.4%
Unemployment rate
Virginia Beach city
2.7%
Virginia Beach city
2.7%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.