Liberty Union Middle School

Summary:

Liberty Union Middle School is a public middle school in Baltimore, Ohio, serving 353 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Liberty Union-Thurston Local District, which is ranked 306 out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Liberty Union Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on Ohio State Tests across all grade levels and subjects, including science, math, and English language arts. For example, in 2023-2024, 83.3% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 70.6%. The school also ranks highly (top 86 out of 563 Ohio middle schools) in the performance of its special education students and 61 out of 274 Ohio middle schools for its gifted and talented students, suggesting strong support and resources for these student groups.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as those in the Fairfield Union Local and Pickerington Local districts, Diley Middle School, Harmon Middle School, and Bloom-Carroll Middle School, Liberty Union Middle School generally performs at a similar or slightly higher level in terms of test scores and state rankings. However, some nearby schools, like Bloom-Carroll Middle School, have a higher 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting potential areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 994 S Main St
       Baltimore, OH  43105-9538


(740) 862-4126

District: Liberty Union-Thurston Local

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 1,046 Ohio Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,750 Help


Students who attend Liberty Union Middle School usually attend:

High:    Liberty Union High School

Feeder schools for Liberty Union Middle School:

Elementary:    Liberty Union Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.5 Help
Number of students:  353

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.9%
Two or more races:
2.5%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Liberty Union Middle School ranks better than 61.1% of middle schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.59. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.9%), two or more races (2.5%), Hispanic (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Union Middle School is 19.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Union Middle School is $13,750.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Liberty Union Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Union Middle School 407th of 1046 Ohio public middle schools. (See Liberty Union Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Liberty Union-Thurston Local:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Union-Thurston Local 306th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty Union Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Liberty Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 76.40 86th 400 78.5%
2005 70.16 212th 692 69.4%
2006 70.67 232nd 732 68.3%
2007 76.99 170th 837 79.7%
2008 69.79 290th 835 65.3%
2009 65.06 381st 858 55.6%
2010 70.64 324th 895 63.8%
2011 74.47 237th 925 74.4%
2012 70.47 347th 989 64.9%
2013 71.78 331st 1001 66.9%
2014 67.40 402nd 1008 60.1%
2015 62.42 447th 1035 56.8%
2016 75.19 241st 1050 77.0%
2017 71.32 304th 1038 70.7%
2018 64.60 397th 1010 60.7%
2019 67.73 367th 1050 65.0%
2021 63.37 420th 1037 59.5%
2022 57.25 477th 1017 53.1%
2023 63.67 424th 1048 59.5%
2024 64.59 407th 1046 61.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Liberty Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.64 118th 590 80.0%
2024 69.77 86th 563 84.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.02 488th 924 47.2%
2019 61.12 392nd 945 58.5%
2021 45.66 521st 923 43.6%
2022 48.10 505th 947 46.7%
2023 53.56 468th 974 52.0%
2024 62.86 366th 989 63.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Liberty Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.78 406th 897 54.7%
2019 69.76 317th 917 65.4%
2021 60.24 401st 910 55.9%
2022 49.98 508th 925 45.1%
2023 65.87 349th 943 63.0%
2024 64.35 357th 942 62.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Liberty Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.79 561st 643 12.8%
2019 36.16 442nd 658 32.8%
2021 34.95 366th 576 36.5%
2022 37.22 346th 565 38.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Liberty Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.31 337th 521 35.3%
2021 69.10 61st 274 77.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Liberty Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.57 353rd 916 61.5%
2019 64.10 360th 933 61.4%
2021 57.63 418th 924 54.8%
2022 57.00 415th 946 56.1%
2023 53.66 481st 963 50.1%
2024 56.59 451st 958 52.9%
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Rank History for White students at Liberty Union Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.29 423rd 781 45.8%
2019 54.02 399th 796 49.9%
2021 48.56 437th 781 44.0%
2022 42.81 488th 809 39.7%
2023 48.96 444th 805 44.8%
2024 47.93 445th 795 44.0%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of 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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Enrollment information for Liberty Union Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 276 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1989 290 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 290
1990 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1991 298 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 302
1992 297 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
1993 307 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1994 311 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 311
1995 297 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1996 297 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1997 403 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1998 416 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1999 411 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
2000 428 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2001 409 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 410
2002 446 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 450
2003 446 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 450
2004 438 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 3 447
2005 419 6 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 430
2006 429 4 0 0 1 n/a n/a 3 437
2007 409 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 3 413
2008 424 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 4 431
2009 442 2 0 1 0 n/a n/a 2 447
2010 335 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 6 345
2011 347 3 1 2 0 0 6 0 359
2012 440 3 2 5 0 0 5 0 455
2013 435 1 4 5 1 0 8 0 454
2014 399 0 7 3 0 0 6 0 415
2015 377 0 5 3 0 0 7 0 392
2016 382 0 6 3 0 0 10 0 401
2017 383 0 5 4 0 0 9 0 401
2018 378 3 2 7 0 0 12 0 402
2019 369 1 1 6 0 0 13 0 390
2020 368 1 0 7 0 0 14 0 390
2021 339 1 0 11 0 0 14 0 365
2022 329 0 1 9 0 0 8 0 347
2023 337 0 0 9 0 0 7 0 353
2024 335 1 1 7 0 0 9 0 353

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 Union Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 276 12.0 23.0 0
1989 290 12.0 24.1 n/a
1990 311 12.5 24.8 n/a
1991 302 13.1 23.0 n/a
1992 297 11.5 25.8 11.8
1993 307 12.6 24.4 14
1994 311 15.8 19.7 14.1
1995 298 15.3 19.5 13.1
1996 298 15.3 19.5 13.1
1997 403 20.7 19.5 12.2
1998 417 21.7 19.2 13.4
1999 411 20.2 20.3 18.5
2000 428 20.1 21.3 15.7
2001 410 21.5 19.1 14.6
2002 450 24.6 18.3 15.1
2003 450 24.6 18.3 15.1
2004 447 25.1 17.8 16.7
2005 430 22.5 19.1 18.5
2006 437 23.6 18.5 19.1
2007 413 26.5 15.6 22.2
2008 431 20.0 21.6 n/a
2009 447 24.0 18.6 26.7
2010 345 17.0 20.2 31.6
2011 359 20.0 17.9 30.9
2012 455 24.6 18.4 34.7
2013 454 25.0 18.1 37.4
2014 415 24.0 17.2 34.9
2015 392 n/a n/a 38.8
2016 401 20.0 20.0 34.9
2017 401 23.0 17.4 30.9
2018 402 21.0 19.1 29.4
2019 390 21.0 18.5 26.7
2020 390 21.0 18.5 27.2
2021 365 20.0 18.1 n/a
2022 347 19.1 18.1 n/a
2023 353 n/a n/a 29.7
2024 353 18.0 19.5 35.7

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 Union Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 276 12.0 23.0 0
1989 290 12.0 24.1 n/a
1990 311 12.5 24.8 n/a
1991 302 13.1 23.0 n/a
1992 297 11.5 25.8 11.8
1993 307 12.6 24.4 14
1994 311 15.8 19.7 14.1
1995 298 15.3 19.5 13.1
1996 298 15.3 19.5 13.1
1997 403 20.7 19.5 12.2
1998 417 21.7 19.2 13.4
1999 411 20.2 20.3 18.5
2000 428 20.1 21.3 15.7
2001 410 21.5 19.1 14.6
2002 450 24.6 18.3 15.1
2003 450 24.6 18.3 15.1
2004 447 25.1 17.8 16.7
2005 430 22.5 19.1 18.5
2006 437 23.6 18.5 19.1
2007 413 26.5 15.6 22.2
2008 431 20.0 21.6 n/a
2009 447 24.0 18.6 26.7
2010 345 17.0 20.2 31.6
2011 359 20.0 17.9 30.9
2012 455 24.6 18.4 34.7
2013 454 25.0 18.1 37.4
2014 415 24.0 17.2 34.9
2015 392 n/a n/a 38.8
2016 401 20.0 20.0 34.9
2017 401 23.0 17.4 30.9
2018 402 21.0 19.1 29.4
2019 390 21.0 18.5 26.7
2020 390 21.0 18.5 27.2
2021 365 20.0 18.1 n/a
2022 347 19.1 18.1 n/a
2023 353 n/a n/a 29.7
2024 353 18.0 19.5 35.7

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 Union Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,609
2022 $12,109
2023 $12,590
2024 $13,750

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Union Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 367th of 1050 Middle schoolsRanks 424th of 1048 Middle schools
 5.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Science (Liberty Union Middle School)71.780
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Liberty Union-Thurston Local)71.780
 8.3%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Union Middle School)7568.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Union-Thurston Local)7568.9
 6.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Union Middle School)76.182.2
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Union-Thurston Local)76.182.2
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Union Middle School)7162
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Union-Thurston Local)7162
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Union Middle School)67.363.8
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Union-Thurston Local)67.363.8
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Union Middle School)62.852.9
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Union-Thurston Local)62.852.9
 9.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.547.6
 9.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Union Middle School)70.968.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Union-Thurston Local)70.968.6
 2.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)67.764.8
 2.9%
8th Grade Science (Liberty Union Middle School)73.770.2
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Liberty Union-Thurston Local)73.770.2
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Ohio)68.264
 4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Union Middle School)51.930.9
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Union-Thurston Local)51.930.9
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)57.346.4
 10.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Union Middle School)69.765.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty Union-Thurston Local)69.765.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)58.357.5
 0.8%
End of Course Algebra I (Liberty Union Middle School)10092.9
 7.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Liberty Union-Thurston Local)64.774.7
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ohio)61.153
 8.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students390353
 9.5%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic69
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White369337
 8.7%
Two or More Races137
 46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.7%29.7%
 3.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 353 students attended Liberty Union Middle School.

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

Students at Liberty Union Middle School are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Liberty Union Middle School ranks 407th of 1046 Ohio middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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