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Liberty Middle School

1 Kelly Drive
West Orange, NJ 07052
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Liberty Middle School serves 560 students in grades 7-8.
Liberty Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in NJ
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Liberty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

School Overview

Liberty Middle School's student population of 560 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Liberty Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Overall Testing Rank
#924 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
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Hispanic
35%
31%
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Black
35%
15%
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White
18%
41%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in NJ.
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
West Orange Public Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Liberty Middle School's ranking?

Liberty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What schools are Liberty Middle School often compared to?

Liberty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roosevelt Middle School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).

How many students attend Liberty Middle School?

560 students attend Liberty Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

35% of Liberty Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Liberty Middle School?

Liberty Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.

What grades does Liberty Middle School offer ?

Liberty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Liberty Middle School part of?

Liberty Middle School is part of West Orange Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 82%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 25% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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