Liberty Middle School
Rank
: 6/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(740) 670-7320
Liberty Middle School serves 479 students in grades 6-8.
Liberty Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 63%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Ohio state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 30% (majority Black).
School Overview
Liberty Middle School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 479 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Liberty Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,255 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (OH) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1586 out of 3255 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 62% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 6% |
| Black | 4% | 17% |
| White | 87% | 70% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 41% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Newark City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, OH Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and 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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Newark Legend Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 82%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 558 students10
0.0 miles
1075 Evans Blvd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7100 0 PK-5 558 - 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 Math: 74% | Reading: 61%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 500 students10
1.5 miles
475 Jefferson Rd
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7130 1.5 PK-5 500 - Newark Wilson Middle School Math: 52% | Reading: 50%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 419 students10
1.5 miles
805 W Church St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7120 1.5 6-8 419 - Newark Newark High School Math: 39% | Reading: 65%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,478 student10
1.6 miles
314 Granville St
Newark, OH 43055
(740) 670-7400 1.6 9-12 1,478
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