Serving 742 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Liberty Middle serves the northwest part of Pharr, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.8 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of around 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Liberty Middle School's student population of 742 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
742 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Opportunities for All
School Rankings
Liberty Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Liberty Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4944 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (03-04)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Liberty Middle School's ranking?
Liberty Middle School is ranked #4944 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Liberty Middle School often compared to?
Liberty Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Valley View J High School, Kennedy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Liberty Middle School?
742 students attend Liberty Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Liberty Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Liberty Middle School?
Liberty Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Liberty Middle School offer ?
Liberty Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Liberty Middle School part of?
Liberty Middle School is part of Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School District.
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