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Liberty Middle School

Summary:

Liberty Middle School is a public middle school located in Liberty, New York, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 529 students. The school is part of the Liberty Central School District, which is ranked 799 out of 865 school districts in New York and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Liberty Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of New York middle schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, with significantly below-average performance on state assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. The school struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female, male, Hispanic, and special education students, all of whom rank in the bottom 10-15% of New York middle schools. The school's performance for English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is particularly concerning, ranking in the bottom 20-30% of New York middle schools.

While Robert J. Kaiser Middle School, part of the Monticello Central School District, performs slightly better than Liberty Middle School on state assessments, both schools rank in the bottom 10-15% of New York middle schools, suggesting that socioeconomic factors may play a significant role in the academic performance of these schools. The consistently low performance of Liberty Middle School, despite higher per-student spending and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, suggests the need for a comprehensive review and implementation of evidence-based strategies to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 145 Buckley St
       Liberty, NY  12754

(845) 292-5400

District: Liberty Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1416th of 1,504 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,706 Help


Students who attend Liberty Middle School usually attend:

High:    Liberty High School

Feeder schools for Liberty Middle School:

Elementary:    Liberty Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  515

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
53.2%
White:
33.2%
African American:
6.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Compare Details Liberty Middle School ranks worse than 94.1% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.63. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (53.2%), White (33.2%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Middle School is 10. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Middle School is $18,706.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Liberty Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Middle School 1416th of 1504 New York public middle schools. (See Liberty Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Liberty Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Central School District 799th of 865 New York 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 NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.31 1230th 1439 14.5%
2021 13.01 1157th 1242 6.8%
2022 15.27 1336th 1479 9.7%
2023 13.99 1386th 1500 7.6%
2024 11.63 1416th 1504 5.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 16.04 169th 190 11.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.60 560th 581 3.6%
2023 29.93 472nd 591 20.1%
2024 32.65 461st 615 25.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.97 904th 1139 20.6%
2021 15.13 506th 522 3.1%
2022 22.35 1201st 1283 6.4%
2023 16.00 1287th 1307 1.5%
2024 18.12 1248th 1303 4.2%
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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 NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.28 1152nd 1241 7.2%
2021 12.48 910th 935 2.7%
2022 12.61 1254th 1306 4.0%
2023 15.85 1203rd 1288 6.6%
2024 11.63 1241st 1296 4.2%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.66 1st 3 66.7%
2023 45.25 2nd 4 50.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 19.65 449th 487 7.8%
2023 19.52 489th 543 9.9%
2024 8.10 592nd 594 0.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.53 1201st 1370 12.3%
2021 14.36 995th 1066 6.7%
2022 13.81 1345th 1454 7.5%
2023 13.05 1364th 1463 6.8%
2024 10.27 1400th 1465 4.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.40 1143rd 1366 16.3%
2021 11.50 1019th 1071 4.9%
2022 19.12 1272nd 1455 12.6%
2023 17.69 1307th 1464 10.7%
2024 15.53 1339th 1464 8.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 26.90 541st 706 23.4%
2023 34.25 473rd 696 32.0%
2024 18.84 627th 705 11.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 16.86 753rd 826 8.8%
2021 12.40 438th 449 2.4%
2022 16.60 840th 914 8.1%
2023 14.48 887th 943 5.9%
2024 10.52 921st 953 3.4%
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Rank History for White students at Liberty Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.30 640th 716 10.6%
2021 12.20 581st 614 5.4%
2022 15.13 688th 748 8.0%
2023 15.19 712th 772 7.8%
2024 20.14 677th 778 13.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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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
2019 259 44 4 234 0 0 20 0 561
2020 234 49 4 262 1 0 23 0 573
2021 217 47 5 270 0 0 26 0 565
2022 193 47 4 270 0 0 34 0 548
2023 182 43 9 262 0 0 33 0 529
2024 171 33 6 274 0 0 31 0 515

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
2019 561 43.0 13.0 70.2
2020 573 48.8 11.7 60.9
2021 565 47.9 11.7 62.1
2022 548 49.4 11.0 61.5
2023 529 51.7 10.2 68.1
2024 515 51.1 10.0 62.3

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
2019 561 43.0 13.0 70.2
2020 573 48.8 11.7 60.9
2021 565 47.9 11.7 62.1
2022 548 49.4 11.0 61.5
2023 529 51.7 10.2 68.1
2024 515 51.1 10.0 62.3

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.
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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 $857 (5.9%) $13,682 (94.1%) $14,540
2020 $832 (6.1%) $12,797 (93.9%) $13,629
2021 $00 (0.0%) $12,036 (100.0%) $12,036
2022 $1,782 (11.0%) $14,388 (89.0%) $16,170
2023 $787 (4.2%) $17,919 (95.8%) $18,706

Data source: New York 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 1230th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1386th of 1500 Middle schools
 6.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Middle School)2021.4
 1.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Central School District)2021.3
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Liberty Middle School)1935.8
 16.8%
   5th Grade Math (Liberty Central School District)1935.5
 16.5%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Middle School)2135.3
 14.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Central School District)2035.3
 15.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (Liberty Middle School)4017.8
 22.2%
   6th Grade Math (Liberty Central School District)4017.8
 22.2%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Middle School)2017.4
 2.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Central School District)1916.9
 2.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Liberty Middle School)2010
 10%
   7th Grade Math (Liberty Central School District)209.7
 10.3%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Middle School)1822.1
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Central School District)1822.1
 4.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Liberty Middle School)37.9
 4.9%
   8th Grade Math (Liberty Central School District)37.9
 4.9%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Liberty Middle School)100100
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (Liberty Central School District)7355.7
 17.3%
   End of Course Common Core Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Liberty Middle School)95.2100
 4.8%
   End of Course Living Environment (Liberty Central School District)70.446.7
 23.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students561529
 5.7%
African American4443
 2.3%
American Indian00
Asian49
 125%
Hispanic234262
 12%
Pacific Islander00
White259182
 29.7%
Two or More Races2033
 65%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.2%68.1%
 2.2%

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Liberty Middle School ranks in the bottom 5.9% of New York middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 515 students attended Liberty Middle School.

Students at Liberty Middle School are 53% Hispanic, 33% White, 6% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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


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