Liberty Middle School

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Liberty Middle School ranks 12 th of 24 North Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Liberty Middle School is a public middle school located in West Fargo, North Dakota, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,102 students. The school is part of the West Fargo 6 school district, which is ranked 13 out of 20 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Compared to nearby Heritage Middle School and Cheney Middle School, Liberty Middle School has a more diverse student population, with higher percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Native American students. However, Liberty also has a higher dropout rate (3.0% in 2022-2023) and a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate (18.0% in 2022-2023). Additionally, Liberty's test scores in mathematics, reading, and science are generally lower than the West Fargo 6 district and the state of North Dakota averages.

Liberty Middle School's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has declined over the years, from a ranking of 5 out of 21 middle schools in North Dakota and a 4-star rating in 2017-2018 to a ranking of 22 out of 27 middle schools and a 1-star rating in 2022-2023. The higher rates of poverty, diversity, and chronic absenteeism at Liberty Middle School may be contributing factors to its lower academic performance compared to the nearby schools. Further investigation into the school's resources, teaching practices, and support systems for at-risk students could provide valuable insights to help improve the school's overall performance and provide a more equitable education for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

801 36th Ave E
West Fargo, ND 58078

(701) 356-2671

District: West Fargo 6

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 24 North Dakota Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,885

Students who attend Liberty Middle School usually attend:

High:

West Fargo Sheyenne High School

Feeder schools for Liberty Middle School:

Elementary:	Brooks Harbor Elementary School
	Deer Creek Elementary School
	Freedom Elementary School
	Independence Elementary School
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	Osgood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.8

Number of students: 1,102

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.8%

African American:

17.1%

Hispanic:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Liberty Middle School ranks worse than 50% of middle schools in North Dakota. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the West Fargo 6 School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.1. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Liberty Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the West Fargo 6 School District. Racial makeup is: White (69.8%), African American (17.1%), Hispanic (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 11.8, which is the 2^nd best among 3 middle schools in the West Fargo 6 School District. (See more...)

Compare Liberty Middle School employs 92.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Middle School is $11,885, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 middle schools in the West Fargo 6 School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Liberty Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Middle School 12^th of 24 North Dakota public middle schools. (See Liberty Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

West Fargo 6:

SchoolDigger ranks West Fargo 6 13^th of 20 North Dakota 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	ND State Percentile
2014	60.26	60^th	136	55.9%
2015	72.36	18^th	109	83.5%
2016	69.19	29^th	116	75.0%
2017	59.32	14^th	32	56.3%
2018	68.32	5^th	21	76.2%
2019	52.25	11^th	23	52.2%
2021	29.86	16^th	24	33.3%
2022	25.82	22^nd	28	21.4%
2023	18.25	22^nd	27	18.5%
2024	55.10	12^th	24	50.0%

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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	ND State Percentile
2018	65.90	4^th	13	69.2%
2019	60.32	5^th	12	58.3%
2021	27.83	4^th	6	33.3%
2023	18.55	11^th	12	8.3%
2024	29.26	9^th	11	18.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Liberty Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	79.32	5^th	17	70.6%
2019	61.64	8^th	17	52.9%
2021	23.10	13^th	17	23.5%
2022	27.41	15^th	19	21.1%
2023	33.88	16^th	20	20.0%
2024	60.18	8^th	19	57.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Liberty Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	60.83	8^th	17	52.9%
2019	54.98	11^th	18	38.9%
2021	20.57	13^th	18	27.8%
2022	36.09	14^th	20	30.0%
2023	24.59	15^th	20	25.0%
2024	55.91	10^th	19	47.4%

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Rank History for White students at Liberty Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	ND State Percentile
2018	64.39	6^th	18	66.7%
2019	60.25	8^th	21	61.9%
2021	34.69	16^th	22	27.3%
2022	19.21	22^nd	25	12.0%
2023	13.32	20^th	25	20.0%
2024	50.20	13^th	23	43.5%

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Data source: test scores: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction, 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.

Data source: North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

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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	Total
2014	657	37	10	23	19	0	8	754
2015	719	47	18	18	16	1	11	830
2016	822	68	22	24	22	1	11	970
2017	895	77	24	27	16	1	18	1058
2018	981	101	29	40	14	2	26	1193
2019	906	141	31	49	14	2	35	1178
2020	958	176	36	52	19	3	38	1282
2021	804	197	28	55	17	2	47	1150
2022	836	206	32	62	19	1	52	1208
2023	769	188	30	49	19	0	47	1102

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
2014	754	66.0	11.4	25.7
2015	830	66.0	12.5	20.5
2016	970	74.0	13.1	20.9
2017	1058	81.0	13.0	20.4
2018	1193	85.0	14.0	19.4
2019	1178	88.0	13.3	22.7
2020	1282	80.0	16.0	24.1
2021	1150	80.0	14.3	27
2022	1208	82.0	14.7	16.2
2023	1102	92.9	11.8	23

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
2014	754	66.0	11.4	25.7
2015	830	66.0	12.5	20.5
2016	970	74.0	13.1	20.9
2017	1058	81.0	13.0	20.4
2018	1193	85.0	14.0	19.4
2019	1178	88.0	13.3	22.7
2020	1282	80.0	16.0	24.1
2021	1150	80.0	14.3	27
2022	1208	82.0	14.7	16.2
2023	1102	92.9	11.8	23

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$395 (3.5%)	$10,751 (96.5%)	$11,146
2020	$379 (3.4%)	$10,662 (96.6%)	$11,041
2021	$931 (7.6%)	$11,267 (92.4%)	$12,198
2022	$849 (7.1%)	$11,037 (92.9%)	$11,885

Data source: North Dakota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 11^th of 23 Middle schools	Ranks 22^nd of 27 Middle schools	33.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle School)	51	34	17%
6th Grade Mathematics (West Fargo 6)	51	38	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Dakota)	47	41	6%
6th Grade Reading (Liberty Middle School)	53	45	8%
6th Grade Reading (West Fargo 6)	53	43	10%
6th Grade Reading (North Dakota)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle School)	51	36	15%
7th Grade Mathematics (West Fargo 6)	49	36	13%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Dakota)	40	38	2%
7th Grade Reading (Liberty Middle School)	57	35	22%
7th Grade Reading (West Fargo 6)	53	36	17%
7th Grade Reading (North Dakota)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle School)	42	27	15%
8th Grade Mathematics (West Fargo 6)	57	29	28%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Dakota)	47	35	12%
8th Grade Reading (Liberty Middle School)	53	42	11%
8th Grade Reading (West Fargo 6)	62	41	21%
8th Grade Reading (North Dakota)	51	48	3%
8th Grade Science (Liberty Middle School)	56	36	20%
8th Grade Science (West Fargo 6)	63	40	23%
8th Grade Science (North Dakota)	63	48	15%
All Grades Mathematics (Liberty Middle School)	49	32	17%
All Grades Mathematics (West Fargo 6)	52	40	12%
All Grades Mathematics (North Dakota)	45	39	6%
All Grades Reading (Liberty Middle School)	54	41	13%
All Grades Reading (West Fargo 6)	53	42	11%
All Grades Reading (North Dakota)	47	44	3%
All Grades Science (Liberty Middle School)	56	36	20%
All Grades Science (West Fargo 6)	62	44	18%
All Grades Science (North Dakota)	62	45	17%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1178	1102	6.5%
African American	141	188	33.3%
American Indian	14	19	35.7%
Asian	31	30	3.2%
Hispanic	49	49
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	906	769	15.1%
Two or More Races	35	47	34.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.7%	23%	0.4%

Schools Near Liberty Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NDSA Mathematics (2024)				NDSA Reading (2024)				NDSA Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NDSA Mathematics 6th Grade	NDSA Mathematics 7th Grade	NDSA Mathematics 8th Grade	NDSA Mathematics All Grades	NDSA Reading 6th Grade	NDSA Reading 7th Grade	NDSA Reading 8th Grade	NDSA Reading All Grades	NDSA Science 8th Grade	NDSA Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Liberty Middle School	Public	6-8	801 36th Ave E	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2671	1,102	93	11.8	23.0%	769 (69.8%)	188 (17.1%)	49 (4.4%)	30 (2.7%)	19 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (4.3%)	55.1	12^th of 24 public middle schools	50.0%		18.2	22^nd of 27 public middle schools	18.5%	10	45.0	46.0	34.0	42.0	47.0	49.0	48.0	48.0	50.0	50.0	$11,885	$849	$11,037
Cheney Middle School	Public	6-8	825 17th Ave E	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-2090	1,012	88	11.5	42.6%	643 (63.5%)	187 (18.5%)	63 (6.2%)	35 (3.5%)	41 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (4.2%)	40.5	16^th of 24 public middle schools	33.3%		39	16^th of 27 public middle schools	40.7%		45.0	41.0	36.0	41.0	46.0	47.0	42.0	44.0	40.0	40.0	$13,364	$1,243	$12,121
Heritage Middle School	Public	6-8	6350 76th Ave S	Horace	58047	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 356-5910	665	53	12.6	12.8%	571 (85.9%)	29 (4.4%)	17 (2.6%)	7 (1.1%)	10 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (4.5%)	46.6	13^th of 24 public middle schools	45.8%		24.3	19^th of 27 public middle schools	29.6%	6	49.0	43.0	38.0	43.0	46.0	33.0	41.0	40.0	51.0	51.0	$10,488	$855	$9,634
Discovery Middle School	Public	6-8	1717 40th Ave S	Fargo	58104	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-3300	975	81	12.0	26.4%	672 (68.9%)	177 (18.2%)	38 (3.9%)	35 (3.6%)	18 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (3.6%)	78.8	3^rd of 24 public middle schools	87.5%		76.5	5^th of 27 public middle schools	81.5%	2	43.0	51.0	53.0	48.0	49.0	55.0	64.0	56.0	55.0	55.0	$13,686	$1,539	$12,147
West Fargo Middle Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	6-8	207 Main Ave W	West Fargo	58078	Cass County	West Fargo 6	(n/a)	(n/a)	Yes	No	(701) 356-2001	2				0 (0.0%)	2 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)											$6,522	$2,362	$4,160
Carl Ben Eielson Middle School	Public	6-8	1601 13th Ave S	Fargo	58103	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-1700	615	57	10.7	41.0%	388 (63.1%)	98 (15.9%)	51 (8.3%)	24 (3.9%)	20 (3.3%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (5.4%)	24.8	20^th of 24 public middle schools	16.7%		36.6	17^th of 27 public middle schools	37.0%	3		37.0		30.0				42.0			$15,255	$1,833	$13,422
Ben Franklin Middle School	Public	6-8	1420 8th St N	Fargo	58102	Cass County	Fargo 1	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(701) 446-3600	883	65	13.6	32.3%	661 (74.9%)	59 (6.7%)	70 (7.9%)	17 (1.9%)	22 (2.5%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.0%)	62.8	7^th of 24 public middle schools	70.8%		56.5	11^th of 27 public middle schools	59.3%	4	44.0	45.0	43.0	45.0	53.0	43.0	52.0	49.0	51.0	51.0	$14,221	$1,816	$12,406
Central Cass Middle School	Public	5-8	802 5th St N	Casselton	58012	Cass County	Central Cass 17	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(701) 347-5352	327	19	16.9	14.1%	314 (96.0%)	3 (0.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	78.1	5^th of 24 public middle schools	79.2%		88	2^nd of 27 public middle schools	92.6%	3				48.0				64.0			$10,594	$606	$9,989

Frequently Asked Questions about Liberty Middle School

What district is Liberty Middle School in?

West Fargo 6

What high school do graduates of Liberty Middle School attend?

Students who attend Liberty Middle School usually go on to attend West Fargo Sheyenne High School

What is the racial makeup of Liberty Middle School?

Students at Liberty Middle School are 70% White, 17% African American, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% American Indian.

How many students attend Liberty Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,102 students attended Liberty Middle School.

Is Liberty Middle School a good school?

Liberty Middle School ranks 12^th of 24 North Dakota middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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