Independence Middle School in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Independence Middle School is a suburban public school in Bethel Park, Pennsylvania that is part of Bethel Park School District. It serves 602 students in grades 7 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.6:1. Its teachers have had 2 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 7 - 8

602 Students

63 Teachers

2807 Bethel Church Rd

Bethel Park, PA 15102 View local requests

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Mrs. Bhandari

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Independence Middle School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Independence Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 20, 2026

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