Liberty Middle School
Tel:
(402) 514-3600
Liberty Middle School serves 371 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 51%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Liberty Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Liberty Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Liberty Middle School's student population of 371 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 371 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Liberty Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 913 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
Overall Testing Rank | #64 out of 913 schools (Top 10%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 51% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75% | 51% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 11% | 19% |
| Black | 4% | 7% |
| White | 79% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.52 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Papillion La Vista Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Liberty Middle School is Platteview Senior High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Platteview Central Junior High School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Patriot Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Papillion Patriot Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 535 students
0.7 miles
1701 Hardwood Dr
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0405 0.7 PK-6 535 - Papillion Walnut Creek Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 379 students
1.3 miles
720 Fenwick St
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-9630 1.3 PK-6 379 - Papillion Bell Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 523 students
1.4 miles
7909 Reed Street
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 898-0408 1.4 PK-6 523 - Papillion Sarpy County Coop Head Start-bellevue Grades: PK | 91 students
1.9 miles
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592 1.9 PK 91 - Papillion Sarpy County Coop Head Start-gretna Grades: PK
1.9 miles
701 Olson Drive, Suite 111 Har
Papillion, NE 68046
(402) 339-6592 1.9 PK n/a
School Reviews
Recent Articles
Jay McDowell, a public school teacher in Howell, evicted a student for making anti-homosexual comments, but now the instructor faces suspension. Learn about the national controversy that involves this local Michigan teacher.
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
After playing rapper Macklemore's "Same Love" pro-gay rights rap song in class, a Michigan teacher was suspended with no pay. We explore the controversy.
