Liberal West Middle School (Closed 2023)

500 N Western
Liberal, KS 67905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 375 students in grades 7-8, Liberal West Middle 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 was 17% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
375 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (KS)
(15-16)
17%
35%
(15-16)
20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)
1%
1%
Asian
(15-16)
5%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)
69%
19%
Black
(15-16)
3%
7%
White
(15-16)
21%
65%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)
1%
5%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% KS state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% KS state average).
How many students attend Liberal West Middle School?
375 students attend Liberal West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Liberal West Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberal West Middle School?
Liberal West Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Liberal West Middle School offer ?
Liberal West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Liberal West Middle School part of?
Liberal West Middle School is part of Liberal School District.

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