Liberty Middle School
- Liberty Middle School serves 933 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Georgia state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60%.
School Overview
- Liberty Middle School's student population of 933 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 933 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Liberty Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1380 out of 2,174 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 4% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 15% |
| Black | 66% | 37% |
| White | 19% | 40% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.42 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 57% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newton County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Live Oak Elementary School (1.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Covington Live Oak Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1118 students
1.8 miles
500 Kirkland Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678)625-6654 1.8 PK-5 1118 - Covington Veterans Memorial Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 671 students
2.1 miles
13357 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770)385-6893 2.1 6-8 671 - Covington West Newton Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 763 students
2.2 miles
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770)385-6472 2.2 PK-5 763 - Covington Livingston Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 501 students
2.4 miles
3657 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770)784-2930 2.4 PK-5 501 - Covington Newton College And Career Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: M
2.6 miles
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678)625-6769 2.6 M n/a
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