Serving 486 students in grades 6-8, Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#947 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
8%
6%
White
63%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School's ranking?
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is ranked #947 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School often compared to?
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Billy Mills Middle School, Lawrence West Middle School, Lawrence Southwest Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
486 students attend Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School?
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School offer ?
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School part of?
Lawrence Liberty Memorial Central Mid School is part of Lawrence School District.
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