Liberty Middle

Summary:

Liberty Middle is a public middle school located in Bedford, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 535 students. The school is part of the Bedford County Public Schools district, which is ranked 43 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Liberty Middle has a higher percentage of White students (75.51%) compared to nearby schools, which have more diverse student populations. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated, ranging from 175 out of 419 Virginia middle schools to 354 out of 422, with a current ranking of 254 out of 417. While Liberty Middle generally performs better than the state average in Algebra I, Earth Science, and English Reading, it lags behind in Mathematics and Civics and Economics. The school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 86.36% in the 2022-2023 school year, suggesting significant socioeconomic challenges. Interestingly, the nearby Lynchburg City Public Schools district also has very high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 95.1% to 95.6%.

Compared to other schools in the region, Staunton River Middle and Forest Middle, both within the Bedford County Public Schools district, generally perform better than Liberty Middle on standardized tests and have higher school rankings. Meanwhile, the Lynchburg City Public Schools district, which includes schools like Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle for Innovation, Linkhorne Middle, and Sandusky Middle, has lower overall performance compared to Liberty Middle and the Bedford County Public Schools district. Additionally, Brookville Middle, part of the Campbell County Public Schools district, has a more diverse student population and performs better than Liberty Middle in several subject areas.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1237 Lacey Putney Way
       Bedford, VA  24523


(540) 586-7735

District: Bedford County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
254th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,542 Help


Students who attend Liberty Middle usually attend:

High:    Liberty High

Feeder schools for Liberty Middle:

Elementary:    Bedford Elementary
    Bedford Primary
    Big Island Elementary
    Montvale Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  535

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.7%
African American:
14.2%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Liberty Middle is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2021 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.55. (See more...)
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Compare Details Liberty Middle ranks worse than 60.9% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.04. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Liberty Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Bedford County Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (72.7%), African American (14.2%), two or more races (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Bedford County Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Liberty Middle is 13.2, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Middle is $9,542. 1 middle schools in the Bedford County Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Liberty Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Middle 254th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Liberty Middle in the ranking list.)

Bedford County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bedford County Public Schools 43rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty Middle

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.55 599th 1103 45.7%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Liberty Middle

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Rank History for all middle school students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 43.61 239th 340 29.7%
2006 49.86 192nd 383 49.9%
2007 28.60 344th 387 11.1%
2008 28.59 335th 391 14.3%
2009 9.93 382nd 390 2.1%
2010 23.75 365th 408 10.5%
2011 24.79 358th 413 13.3%
2012 18.03 386th 413 6.5%
2013 25.50 345th 416 17.1%
2014 34.09 292nd 416 29.8%
2015 33.69 296th 412 28.2%
2016 42.02 260th 409 36.4%
2017 33.10 310th 415 25.3%
2018 40.78 268th 413 35.1%
2019 39.15 282nd 424 33.5%
2021 52.66 175th 419 58.2%
2022 36.08 272nd 415 34.5%
2023 24.02 354th 422 16.1%
2024 44.04 254th 417 39.1%
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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.42 211th 237 11.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.54 199th 402 50.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 26.50 328th 411 20.2%
2024 44.21 249th 407 38.8%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.20 186th 278 33.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.98 342nd 409 16.4%
2024 43.55 241st 407 40.8%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 41.40 187th 299 37.5%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 50.87 130th 272 52.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 11.98 382nd 402 5.0%
2024 33.95 287th 396 27.5%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia 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 Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 627 627
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 471 471
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 476 476
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 488 488
1993 411 81 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
1994 417 62 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1995 409 101 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1996 409 101 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 516
1997 362 97 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 462
1998 379 97 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 481
1999 421 89 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 513
2000 421 93 0 1 2 n/a n/a -4 513
2001 420 99 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 524
2002 442 81 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2003 442 81 2 3 2 n/a n/a 0 530
2004 452 91 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2005 442 89 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 542
2006 413 81 4 5 2 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 406 66 3 3 1 n/a n/a 3 482
2008 392 54 2 5 1 n/a n/a 4 458
2009 414 59 1 7 0 n/a n/a 2 483
2010 392 65 1 9 2 n/a n/a 3 472
2011 394 58 1 12 1 0 9 0 475
2012 473 74 4 13 1 0 23 0 588
2013 434 65 4 14 1 0 24 0 542
2014 446 57 3 16 1 0 27 0 550
2015 431 72 5 15 1 0 30 0 554
2016 479 74 4 15 2 0 29 0 603
2017 438 82 7 16 1 0 24 0 568
2018 450 75 7 14 1 0 25 0 572
2019 441 79 6 14 2 0 29 0 571
2020 470 72 3 17 1 0 31 0 594
2021 352 70 2 10 1 0 37 0 472
2022 415 69 3 18 1 1 34 0 541
2023 404 66 2 18 1 1 43 0 535
2024 389 76 3 24 0 0 43 0 535

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 627 35.7 17.5 n/a
1990 471 30.7 15.3 n/a
1991 476 33.7 14.1 n/a
1992 488 34.3 14.2 n/a
1993 494 31.4 15.7 n/a
1994 481 22.2 n/a 24.5
1995 516 n/a 0.0 26.9
1996 516 n/a 0.0 26.9
1997 462 n/a 0.0 25.5
1998 481 n/a 0.0 30.8
1999 513 38.0 13.5 35.1
2000 513 n/a 0.0 36.4
2001 524 36.7 14.3 41.2
2002 530 43.0 12.3 41.5
2003 530 43.0 12.3 41.5
2004 552 38.0 14.5 36.6
2005 542 38.0 14.3 41
2006 505 41.0 12.3 43.2
2007 482 44.1 10.9 41.5
2008 458 33.5 13.7 43.4
2009 483 28.5 16.9 45.3
2010 472 27.5 17.1 47.3
2011 475 29.0 16.3 46.1
2012 588 41.7 14.0 47.4
2013 542 38.2 14.1 50.9
2014 550 38.9 14.1 48.5
2015 554 36.0 15.3 47.5
2016 603 43.0 14.0 48.8
2017 568 41.6 13.6 49.6
2018 572 40.8 14.0 50.7
2019 571 42.7 13.3 51.8
2020 594 47.3 12.5 50.7
2021 472 40.5 11.6 n/a
2022 541 42.3 12.7 55.6
2023 535 44.5 12.0 86.4
2024 535 40.4 13.2 90.3

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 627 35.7 17.5 n/a
1990 471 30.7 15.3 n/a
1991 476 33.7 14.1 n/a
1992 488 34.3 14.2 n/a
1993 494 31.4 15.7 n/a
1994 481 22.2 n/a 24.5
1995 516 n/a 0.0 26.9
1996 516 n/a 0.0 26.9
1997 462 n/a 0.0 25.5
1998 481 n/a 0.0 30.8
1999 513 38.0 13.5 35.1
2000 513 n/a 0.0 36.4
2001 524 36.7 14.3 41.2
2002 530 43.0 12.3 41.5
2003 530 43.0 12.3 41.5
2004 552 38.0 14.5 36.6
2005 542 38.0 14.3 41
2006 505 41.0 12.3 43.2
2007 482 44.1 10.9 41.5
2008 458 33.5 13.7 43.4
2009 483 28.5 16.9 45.3
2010 472 27.5 17.1 47.3
2011 475 29.0 16.3 46.1
2012 588 41.7 14.0 47.4
2013 542 38.2 14.1 50.9
2014 550 38.9 14.1 48.5
2015 554 36.0 15.3 47.5
2016 603 43.0 14.0 48.8
2017 568 41.6 13.6 49.6
2018 572 40.8 14.0 50.7
2019 571 42.7 13.3 51.8
2020 594 47.3 12.5 50.7
2021 472 40.5 11.6 n/a
2022 541 42.3 12.7 55.6
2023 535 44.5 12.0 86.4
2024 535 40.4 13.2 90.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Liberty Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $582 (7.0%) $7,735 (93.0%) $8,318
2020 $496 (6.7%) $6,903 (93.3%) $7,398
2021 $531 (5.6%) $9,011 (94.4%) $9,542

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Liberty Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 282nd of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 354th of 422 Middle schools
 17.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle)8354
 29%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)7965.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Liberty Middle)8162.5
 18.5%
   6th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)7874.1
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle)7147
 24%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)7350.5
 22.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Liberty Middle)7962.3
 16.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)8172.5
 8.5%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Liberty Middle)6036.7
 23.4%
   8th Grade Writing (Bedford County Public Schools)6653.3
 12.7%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle)6950.8
 18.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bedford County Public Schools)7645.7
 30.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Liberty Middle)6935
 34%
   8th Grade Science (Bedford County Public Schools)7450
 24%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7861
 17%
8th Grade English Reading (Liberty Middle)7253.1
 18.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Bedford County Public Schools)7568.4
 6.6%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Algebra I (Liberty Middle)10096
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Bedford County Public Schools)8882
 6%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Earth Science (Liberty Middle)9668
 28%
   End of Course Earth Science (Bedford County Public Schools)8466
 18%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course World History I (Liberty Middle)6940
 29%
   End of Course World History I (Bedford County Public Schools)7558
 17%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students571535
 6.3%
African American7966
 16.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic1418
 28.6%
Pacific Islander01
White441404
 8.4%
Two or More Races2943
 48.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.8%86.4%
 34.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 535 students attended Liberty Middle.

Liberty Middle ranks 254th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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

Students at Liberty Middle are 73% White, 14% African American, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.


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