- PLAZA MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE (336 vs. 161).
- INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than PLAZA MIDDLE (382.3:1 vs. 288.9:1).
- INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than PLAZA MIDDLE (225 vs. 162).
- 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 PLAZA MIDDLE (225 vs. 162).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
PLAZA MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE (336 vs. 161).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
PLAZA MIDDLE reported a higher violent incidents than INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE (162 vs. 101).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than PLAZA MIDDLE (382.3:1 vs. 288.9:1).
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
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE
$14,887.91
PLAZA MIDDLE
$14,887.91
Local revenue share
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE
45.6%
PLAZA MIDDLE
45.6%
State revenue share
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE
42.5%
PLAZA MIDDLE
42.5%
Federal revenue share
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE
12%
PLAZA MIDDLE
12%
District chronic absenteeism rate
INDEPENDENCE MIDDLE
16.9%
PLAZA 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.