Liberty Middle School
Tel:
(740)670-7320
- Liberty Middle School serves 475 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 29%.
School Overview
- Liberty Middle School's student population of 475 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 475 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Liberty Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.24. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
| Overall School Rank | #1423 out of 3,224 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 63% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 5% |
| Black | 2% | 16% |
| White | 90% | 71% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.24 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 23% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newark City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Liberty Middle School is Career And Technology Educational Centers (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Legend Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Legend Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 549 students
0.0 miles
1075 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740)670-7100 0.0 PK-5 549 - Newark Career And Technology Educational Centers Vocational School
Grades: 7-12
1.5 miles
150 Price Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740)366-3351 1.5 7-12 n/a - Newark John Clem Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 505 students
1.5 miles
475 Jefferson Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740)670-7130 1.5 PK-5 505 - Newark Wilson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 407 students
1.5 miles
805 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740)670-7120 1.5 6-8 407 - Newark Newark High School Grades: 9-12 | 1453 students
1.6 miles
314 Granville St
Newark, OH 43055
(740)670-7400 1.6 9-12 1453
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