Liberty Middle

Summary:

Liberty Middle is a public middle school located in Ashland, Virginia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 911 students. It is part of the Hanover County Public Schools district, which is ranked 21 out of 130 school districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Liberty Middle has a higher percentage of White students (67.73%) compared to the surrounding Henrico County schools, which have more diverse student populations. Academically, Liberty Middle students perform well on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, often exceeding the Hanover County and Virginia state averages, particularly in Algebra I and Geometry. The school's student-teacher ratio is relatively low, ranging from 12.4 to 25.2 over the past few years, which is lower than some of the nearby Henrico County schools. However, Liberty Middle has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.75% in 2022-2023) compared to the Hanover County average, indicating a higher proportion of students from lower-income families.

While Liberty Middle's overall academic performance is strong, there are some disparities in the performance of different racial subgroups. When compared to the nearby Henrico County schools, Liberty Middle generally outperforms them on academic measures, particularly in Algebra I, Geometry, and English Reading. However, Henrico County schools like Chickahominy Middle, Oak Knoll Middle, and Short Pump Middle also have strong academic performance and higher rankings. The higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Liberty Middle suggests that the school may face additional challenges in supporting students from lower-income families, which could be an area for the school to focus on.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 13496 Liberty School Road
       Ashland, VA  23005


(804) 365-8060

District: Hanover County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
188th of 417 Virginia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,150 Help


Students who attend Liberty Middle usually attend:

High:    Patrick Henry High

Feeder schools for Liberty Middle:

Elementary:    Beaverdam Elementary
    Elmont Elementary
    Henry Clay Elementary
    John M. Gandy Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  12.4 Help
Number of students:  911

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.7%
Hispanic:
13.4%
African American:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.7% Help


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Compare Details Liberty Middle ranks better than 54.9% of middle schools in Virginia. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.1. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Liberty Middle is $9,150, which is the 2nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Hanover County Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Liberty Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty Middle 188th of 417 Virginia public middle schools. (See Liberty Middle in the ranking list.)

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Hanover County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanover County Public Schools 21st of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Liberty Middle

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Rank History for all students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 61.45 145th 340 57.4%
2006 42.57 246th 383 35.8%
2007 54.78 167th 387 56.8%
2008 55.93 157th 391 59.8%
2009 55.23 150th 390 61.5%
2010 59.82 134th 408 67.2%
2011 58.70 136th 413 67.1%
2012 56.49 149th 413 63.9%
2013 62.16 107th 416 74.3%
2014 63.90 103rd 416 75.2%
2015 60.86 139th 412 66.3%
2016 58.96 142nd 409 65.3%
2017 57.79 151st 415 63.6%
2018 49.20 209th 413 49.4%
2019 51.31 219th 424 48.3%
2021 66.88 96th 419 77.1%
2022 51.54 188th 415 54.7%
2023 63.25 153rd 422 63.7%
2024 58.10 188th 417 54.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 42.85 136th 231 41.1%
2024 45.70 134th 237 43.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 42.95 246th 402 38.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.28 147th 411 64.2%
2024 57.24 193rd 407 52.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 57.75 99th 278 64.4%
2024 41.48 149th 281 47.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.59 161st 409 60.6%
2024 58.00 175th 407 57.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.64 244th 298 18.1%
2024 29.51 228th 299 23.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.82 160th 275 41.8%
2024 35.72 185th 272 32.0%
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Rank History for White students at Liberty Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 66.16 126th 402 68.7%
2024 57.05 170th 396 57.1%
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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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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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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 851 851
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 858 858
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 885 885
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 908 908
1993 766 219 3 1 3 n/a n/a 0 992
1994 827 208 5 0 4 n/a n/a 0 1044
1995 895 214 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
1996 895 214 2 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1116
1997 900 219 3 7 1 n/a n/a 0 1130
1998 890 224 4 6 3 n/a n/a 0 1127
1999 948 211 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1175
2000 943 212 7 8 1 n/a n/a -4 1167
2001 979 221 10 12 1 n/a n/a 0 1223
2002 987 191 13 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1205
2003 987 191 13 12 2 n/a n/a 0 1205
2004 943 194 15 6 4 n/a n/a 1 1163
2005 928 181 12 2 3 n/a n/a 2 1128
2006 930 166 14 7 3 n/a n/a 6 1126
2007 934 183 14 6 5 n/a n/a 16 1158
2008 955 180 12 12 3 n/a n/a 12 1174
2009 883 158 11 15 4 n/a n/a 15 1086
2010 902 149 10 16 2 n/a n/a 21 1100
2011 872 160 8 31 6 2 14 0 1093
2012 880 159 8 35 5 1 20 0 1108
2013 821 154 8 41 8 0 25 0 1057
2014 847 127 11 49 2 0 30 0 1066
2015 811 143 10 56 4 0 32 0 1056
2016 799 131 12 72 1 0 36 0 1051
2017 745 125 10 85 0 0 35 0 1000
2018 784 141 11 91 0 0 44 0 1071
2019 771 140 14 111 1 0 51 0 1088
2020 729 134 12 114 1 0 48 0 1038
2021 658 121 12 126 3 0 45 0 965
2022 661 120 11 122 1 1 47 0 963
2023 617 103 9 122 3 0 57 0 911

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

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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 851 62.0 13.7 n/a
1990 858 64.0 13.4 n/a
1991 885 67.7 13.0 n/a
1992 908 69.0 13.1 n/a
1993 992 70.4 14.1 n/a
1994 1044 39.8 n/a 15.4
1995 1116 n/a 0.0 15
1996 1116 n/a 0.0 15
1997 1130 n/a 0.0 14.5
1998 1127 n/a 0.0 14
1999 1175 86.0 13.7 17.5
2000 1167 n/a 0.0 16.3
2001 1223 85.8 14.3 15.5
2002 1205 103.0 11.7 16.1
2003 1205 103.0 11.7 16.1
2004 1163 87.0 13.4 17.3
2005 1128 87.0 13.0 18.7
2006 1126 93.0 12.1 18.5
2007 1158 100.3 11.5 22.2
2008 1174 63.7 18.4 17.8
2009 1086 56.9 19.1 18.7
2010 1100 55.9 19.6 21.2
2011 1093 52.0 20.9 24.4
2012 1108 84.8 13.0 26.9
2013 1057 80.4 13.1 27.2
2014 1066 69.0 15.4 27.2
2015 1056 75.0 14.0 27.3
2016 1051 69.0 15.2 31.4
2017 1000 66.6 15.0 25.7
2018 1071 70.2 15.2 34.4
2019 1088 71.1 15.2 35.1
2020 1038 67.7 15.3 36.5
2021 965 38.1 25.2 n/a
2022 963 62.7 15.3 39.4
2023 911 73.2 12.4 38.7

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 Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 851 62.0 13.7 n/a
1990 858 64.0 13.4 n/a
1991 885 67.7 13.0 n/a
1992 908 69.0 13.1 n/a
1993 992 70.4 14.1 n/a
1994 1044 39.8 n/a 15.4
1995 1116 n/a 0.0 15
1996 1116 n/a 0.0 15
1997 1130 n/a 0.0 14.5
1998 1127 n/a 0.0 14
1999 1175 86.0 13.7 17.5
2000 1167 n/a 0.0 16.3
2001 1223 85.8 14.3 15.5
2002 1205 103.0 11.7 16.1
2003 1205 103.0 11.7 16.1
2004 1163 87.0 13.4 17.3
2005 1128 87.0 13.0 18.7
2006 1126 93.0 12.1 18.5
2007 1158 100.3 11.5 22.2
2008 1174 63.7 18.4 17.8
2009 1086 56.9 19.1 18.7
2010 1100 55.9 19.6 21.2
2011 1093 52.0 20.9 24.4
2012 1108 84.8 13.0 26.9
2013 1057 80.4 13.1 27.2
2014 1066 69.0 15.4 27.2
2015 1056 75.0 14.0 27.3
2016 1051 69.0 15.2 31.4
2017 1000 66.6 15.0 25.7
2018 1071 70.2 15.2 34.4
2019 1088 71.1 15.2 35.1
2020 1038 67.7 15.3 36.5
2021 965 38.1 25.2 n/a
2022 963 62.7 15.3 39.4
2023 911 73.2 12.4 38.7

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.
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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 $329 (4.4%) $7,169 (95.6%) $7,498
2020 $353 (4.3%) $7,849 (95.7%) $8,202
2021 $552 (6.0%) $8,598 (94.0%) $9,150

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 219th of 424 Middle schoolsRanks 153rd of 422 Middle schools
 15.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle)8163.3
 17.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)9076.7
 13.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7857.8
 20.2%
6th Grade English Reading (Liberty Middle)7972.4
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8579.1
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7770.4
 6.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle)6452.6
 11.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)7872.5
 5.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7851.4
 26.6%
7th Grade English Reading (Liberty Middle)7972.4
 6.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8580.3
 4.7%
   7th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7970.3
 8.7%
8th Grade Writing (Liberty Middle)6754.1
 12.9%
   8th Grade Writing (Hanover County Public Schools)7366
 7%
   8th Grade Writing (Virginia)7055.5
 14.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty Middle)8670.7
 15.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hanover County Public Schools)9277.3
 14.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)7748.4
 28.6%
8th Grade Science (Liberty Middle)8276.2
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Hanover County Public Schools)8777.1
 9.9%
   8th Grade Science (Virginia)7860.7
 17.3%
8th Grade English Reading (Liberty Middle)7973
 6%
   8th Grade English Reading (Hanover County Public Schools)8380.1
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7670.7
 5.3%
End of Course Geometry (Liberty Middle)100100
   End of Course Geometry (Hanover County Public Schools)8886
 2%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Liberty Middle)10099
 1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Hanover County Public Schools)8986
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1088911
 16.3%
African American140103
 26.4%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian149
 35.7%
Hispanic111122
 9.9%
Pacific Islander00
White771617
 20%
Two or More Races5157
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.1%38.7%
 3.6%


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

Liberty Middle ranks 188th of 417 Virginia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 911 students attended Liberty Middle.

Students at Liberty Middle are 68% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races.


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