Liberty Middle School

Summary:

Liberty Middle School is a public middle school located in Liberty, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 638 students. The school is part of the Liberty 53 school district, which is ranked 86 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Liberty Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 35% of Missouri middle schools over the past decade, with particularly strong performance in 8th-grade English Language Arts and Algebra I. However, the school's 8th-grade math performance has lagged behind the district and state averages. Liberty Middle School serves a more diverse and economically disadvantaged student population compared to its nearby peers, such as Heritage Middle School, South Valley Middle, and Discovery Middle School, which may contribute to some of the observed performance differences.

Despite these challenges, Liberty Middle School has a strong gifted and talented program, ranking in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools for this student subgroup in 2018-2019 and the top 8% in 2017-2018. By focusing on targeted interventions and instructional strategies, particularly in 8th-grade math, Liberty Middle School could potentially improve its overall academic outcomes and continue to serve the diverse needs of its student community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1500 S Withers
       Liberty, MO  64068-4600


(816) 736-5410

District: Liberty 53

SchoolDigger Rank:
162nd of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,437 Help


Students who attend Liberty Middle School usually attend:

High:    Liberty High

Feeder schools for Liberty Middle School:

Elementary:    Lillian Schumacher Elementary
    Manor Hill Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  638

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.5%
Hispanic:
9.4%
Two or more races:
7.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Liberty Middle School ranks better than 64.7% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 60.73. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Liberty Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Liberty 53 School District. Racial makeup is: White (75.5%), Hispanic (9.4%), two or more races (7.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 13, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Liberty 53 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Middle School is $12,437, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Liberty 53 School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Liberty Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Middle School 162nd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Liberty Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Liberty 53:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty 53 86th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.12 27th 619 95.6%
2007 83.30 39th 624 93.8%
2008 81.19 48th 624 92.3%
2009 81.64 49th 601 91.8%
2010 83.98 45th 614 92.7%
2011 81.45 60th 625 90.4%
2012 75.66 97th 623 84.4%
2013 80.57 53rd 649 91.8%
2014 77.72 78th 633 87.7%
2015 83.25 60th 585 89.7%
2016 79.22 63rd 435 85.5%
2017 71.06 119th 568 79.0%
2018 66.79 137th 552 75.2%
2019 77.19 76th 587 87.1%
2021 69.43 105th 454 76.9%
2022 58.85 172nd 459 62.5%
2023 60.73 162nd 459 64.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.76 58th 79 26.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.46 68th 192 64.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.70 210th 422 50.2%
2019 61.60 137th 482 71.6%
2021 64.27 94th 371 74.7%
2022 33.23 268th 365 26.6%
2023 45.79 206th 382 46.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.97 95th 162 41.4%
2019 61.58 65th 204 68.1%
2021 52.17 69th 195 64.6%
2022 36.79 120th 187 35.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.33 8th 104 92.3%
2019 68.15 26th 121 78.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.09 50th 129 61.2%
2019 79.46 18th 149 87.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.37 45th 96 53.1%
2019 53.23 58th 130 55.4%
2021 45.10 34th 67 49.3%
2022 38.72 44th 78 43.6%
2023 45.02 39th 74 47.3%
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Rank History for White students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.26 125th 479 73.9%
2019 77.51 70th 527 86.7%
2021 66.46 101st 376 73.1%
2022 59.09 128th 381 66.4%
2023 61.77 122nd 385 68.3%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Liberty Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 694 694
1992 716 32 2 15 0 n/a n/a 0 765
1993 724 28 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 768
1994 789 20 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 821
1995 794 32 9 13 2 n/a n/a 0 850
1996 794 32 9 13 2 n/a n/a 0 850
1997 852 35 9 13 0 n/a n/a 0 909
1998 874 34 10 16 1 n/a n/a 0 935
1999 917 36 13 16 3 n/a n/a 0 985
2000 991 35 2 16 6 n/a n/a 0 1050
2001 1021 35 1 29 1 n/a n/a 0 1087
2002 638 30 7 14 2 n/a n/a 0 691
2003 638 30 7 14 2 n/a n/a 0 691
2004 627 43 4 15 2 n/a n/a 0 691
2005 655 36 7 17 9 n/a n/a 0 724
2006 654 28 10 28 7 n/a n/a 0 727
2007 682 43 13 24 8 n/a n/a 0 770
2008 668 59 12 22 8 n/a n/a 0 769
2009 723 70 13 35 5 n/a n/a 0 846
2010 658 68 14 33 5 n/a n/a 0 778
2011 624 69 10 28 5 2 2 0 740
2012 664 66 8 48 6 5 2 0 799
2013 673 54 16 50 6 6 7 0 812
2014 561 44 11 44 6 6 8 0 680
2015 584 42 17 35 10 3 8 0 699
2016 592 35 22 38 7 0 14 0 708
2017 610 40 17 46 2 1 16 0 732
2018 610 39 18 59 0 1 24 0 751
2019 577 31 14 63 1 4 37 0 727
2020 548 27 22 71 3 4 36 0 711
2021 512 36 16 69 2 5 38 0 678
2022 494 41 8 66 2 4 46 0 661
2023 482 39 4 60 2 2 49 0 638

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Liberty Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 694 39.1 17.7 n/a
1992 765 44.0 17.3 10.7
1993 768 45.0 17.1 8.2
1994 821 45.7 18.0 10
1995 850 50.0 17.0 13.5
1996 850 50.0 17.0 13.5
1997 909 48.3 18.8 9.8
1998 935 54.5 17.2 8.4
1999 985 60.6 16.3 14
2000 1050 62.6 16.8 12.9
2001 1087 69.0 15.8 10.5
2002 691 46.8 14.8 12.7
2003 691 46.8 14.8 12.7
2004 691 50.6 13.7 14.8
2005 724 48.3 15.0 14.4
2006 727 52.3 13.9 16.2
2007 770 51.2 15.0 19.6
2008 769 60.3 12.8 19.1
2009 846 58.6 14.4 18.2
2010 778 56.4 13.7 24.9
2011 740 53.4 13.8 26.8
2012 799 55.6 14.3 29.8
2013 812 57.9 14.0 28
2014 680 44.9 15.1 25.9
2015 699 43.0 16.2 22.2
2016 708 44.0 16.0 22.7
2017 732 45.4 16.1 27.2
2018 751 47.6 15.7 25.4
2019 727 48.5 14.9 26
2020 711 49.3 14.4 29.3
2021 678 50.5 13.4 29.6
2022 661 49.8 13.2 27.4
2023 638 48.9 13.0 33.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Liberty Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 694 39.1 17.7 n/a
1992 765 44.0 17.3 10.7
1993 768 45.0 17.1 8.2
1994 821 45.7 18.0 10
1995 850 50.0 17.0 13.5
1996 850 50.0 17.0 13.5
1997 909 48.3 18.8 9.8
1998 935 54.5 17.2 8.4
1999 985 60.6 16.3 14
2000 1050 62.6 16.8 12.9
2001 1087 69.0 15.8 10.5
2002 691 46.8 14.8 12.7
2003 691 46.8 14.8 12.7
2004 691 50.6 13.7 14.8
2005 724 48.3 15.0 14.4
2006 727 52.3 13.9 16.2
2007 770 51.2 15.0 19.6
2008 769 60.3 12.8 19.1
2009 846 58.6 14.4 18.2
2010 778 56.4 13.7 24.9
2011 740 53.4 13.8 26.8
2012 799 55.6 14.3 29.8
2013 812 57.9 14.0 28
2014 680 44.9 15.1 25.9
2015 699 43.0 16.2 22.2
2016 708 44.0 16.0 22.7
2017 732 45.4 16.1 27.2
2018 751 47.6 15.7 25.4
2019 727 48.5 14.9 26
2020 711 49.3 14.4 29.3
2021 678 50.5 13.4 29.6
2022 661 49.8 13.2 27.4
2023 638 48.9 13.0 33.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $658 (6.5%) $9,429 (93.5%) $10,087
2020 $752 (6.8%) $10,304 (93.2%) $11,056
2021 $927 (8.0%) $10,622 (92.0%) $11,548
2022 $867 (7.0%) $11,570 (93.0%) $12,437

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 76th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 162nd of 459 Middle schools
 22.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle School)52.639.9
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)52.750.4
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Middle School)64.245
 19.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)6249.4
 12.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle School)50.331.6
 18.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)50.440.2
 10.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Middle School)61.140.1
 21%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)56.244.4
 11.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle School)16.921.4
 4.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)3327
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Liberty Middle School)57.540.3
 17.2%
   8th Grade Science (Liberty 53)55.742.8
 12.9%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Middle School)61.854.9
 6.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)58.351.6
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Liberty Middle School)69.679.4
 9.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Liberty 53)51.945.1
 6.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students727638
 12.2%
African American3139
 25.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian144
 71.4%
Hispanic6360
 4.8%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White577482
 16.5%
Two or More Races3749
 32.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26%33.4%
 7.4%


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Students who attend Liberty Middle School usually go on to attend Liberty High

Liberty Middle School ranks 162nd of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Liberty Middle School are 76% White, 9% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 6% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 638 students attended Liberty Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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