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Trap Hill Middle School vs. Independence Middle School

Should you attend Trap Hill Middle School or Independence Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Trap Hill Middle School
665 Coal River Rd
Glen Daniel, WV 25844
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Independence Middle School
800 Independence Rd
Sophia, WV 25921
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Trap Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Independence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in West Virginia for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 347 students in grades 6-8, Trap Hill Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Serving 444 students in grades 6-8, Independence Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 12% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
347 students
444 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Trap Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Independence Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Trap Hill Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Independence Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
34 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Trap Hill Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Independence Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Trap Hill Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Raleigh County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Independence Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Raleigh County Schools School District and the state of West Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#286 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
#192 out of 617 schools in WV
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Trap Hill Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Independence Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
33%
(Bottom 50% in WV)
35%
(Top 50% in WV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trap Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
50%
(Top 30% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trap Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in WV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Trap Hill Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Independence Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Trap Hill Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Independence Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
93
128
Grade 7 Students
126
154
Grade 8 Students
128
162

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Trap Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Raleigh County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Raleigh County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Trap Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Raleigh County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Raleigh County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
97%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Trap Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Raleigh County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Raleigh County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Trap Hill Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Raleigh County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Independence Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Raleigh County Schools School District and in West Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.06
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Trap Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Independence Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Trap Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Independence Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Trap Hill Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Independence Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Raleigh County Schools School District and West Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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