Liberty Middle School
Liberty Middle School serves 963 students in grades 6-8.
Liberty Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black).
School Overview
Liberty Middle School's student population of 963 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 963 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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School Comparison
Liberty Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1626 out of 2188 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 26% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 67% | 37% |
| White | 16% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 71% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Liberty Middle School is Newton High School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Veterans Memorial Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Salem Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington South Salem Elementary School Math: 30% | Reading: 31%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 894 students10
0.2 miles
5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330 0.2 PK-5 894 - Covington Live Oak Elementary School Math: 32% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 1,144 student10
1.8 miles
500 Kirkland Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654 1.8 PK-5 1,144 - Covington Veterans Memorial Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 703 students10
2.1 miles
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6893 2.1 6-8 703 - Covington West Newton Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 27%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 731 students10
2.2 miles
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472 2.2 PK-5 731 - Covington Livingston Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 28%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 447 students10
2.4 miles
3657 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930 2.4 PK-5 447
School Reviews
| 5 I think that their should be an art class available if there isn't one available already. - Posted by Parent - Melan |
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