Liberal South Middle School (Closed 2018)
Liberal South Middle School served 363 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
363 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)12%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
86%
20%
Black
2%
7%
White
8%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
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